Software Engineer III; Backend Java​/Rust

Position Summary

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. This is a full-time onsite role based in Sunnyvale, CA; remote and hybrid options are not available.

The Software Engineer III plays a critical role in designing, developing, and delivering scalable software solutions by collaborating with cross‑functional teams including product management and user experience. The position involves troubleshooting complex issues, performing root cause analysis, and ensuring high‑quality code through rigorous testing and continuous integration practices. The role requires managing projects of varying complexity, providing technical guidance to small engineering groups, and driving innovation through iterative development.

Commitment to maintaining security standards and delivering sustainable, high‑availability applications is essential to support business objectives and enhance operational efficiency.

The Walmart Item Orchestrator team comprises skilled engineers dedicated to building a high‑performance platform that handles millions of queries per second across billions of items. Leveraging technologies like Java, Rust, Kafka, Cassandra, and Kubernetes, the team develops scalable, low‑latency systems. Focused on collaboration and innovation, members deliver resilient, efficient features aligned with Walmart’s platform and business objectives. The team applies strong technical expertise and best practices, continuously enhancing solutions through iterative development and knowledge sharing to ensure reliable, high‑quality software that meets rigorous performance standards.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define high‑level designs and translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Develop, test, and maintain scalable, secure, and high‑quality code following coding standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues through root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Lead small engineering groups by providing guidance, documentation, and timelines to ensure project success.
• Participate in continuous integration and delivery processes, automating tasks to improve efficiency.
• Monitor application performance and implement telemetry features to support maintenance and enhancements.
• Support business users by addressing technical inquiries and recommending sustainable solutions.

• Proven expertise in object‑oriented programming and software design principles.
• Strong technical acumen with experience in platform design, API development, and component services.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver scoped features through iterative and incremental development.
• Proficiency in debugging, testing, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams to translate requirements into sustainable technical solutions.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot complex production issues effectively.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies including generative artificial intelligence and automation scripting.
• Skilled in documentation-based coding and maintaining code quality standards.
• Extensive experience and proficiency with Java or RxJava, Spring Boot, Kafka, and Cassandra (or similar platforms).
• Experience working on high throughput, scalable microservices.

• 3+ years of full‑time experience as a Java backend engineer.
• Hands‑on experience working in a large‑scale systems environment.
• Rust experience strongly preferred.

The annual salary range for this position is $ - $. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include stock.

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and more. Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental…