(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

21h

About The Position

Staff Software Engineer – Global Marketplace Engineering What you’ll do… We are seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to join the Global Marketplace Engineering team. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will design, build, and scale highly available systems that power Walmart’s global marketplace. You will partner closely with architects, product leaders, and engineering teams to deliver robust, cloud-native solutions at massive scale. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer-sponsored immigration support. Walmart does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership through hands-on development, code reviews, and design discussions. Mentor engineers and promote best practices in software design, coding standards, and system architecture. Design and evolve scalable, secure, and high-performance backend and data systems. Drive architecture decisions aligned with business goals, scalability, and long-term technical vision. Champion software craftsmanship through TDD/BDD, CI/CD, and operational excellence. Lead technical discovery and architecture for major initiatives and platform capabilities. Collaborate with Product, UX, QA, SRE, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end solutions. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate tools that improve system reliability and developer productivity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field.
10–14 years of experience designing and developing scalable, distributed systems in product-based environments.
Strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
7+ years of hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
Strong experience in distributed systems, system design, and cloud-native architectures.
Expertise with RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Kafka, and big data technologies such as Spark.
Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices platforms.
Strong knowledge of CI/CD, Agile, and DevOps practices (Git, Maven, Jenkins).
Experience with performance testing, high availability, resiliency, disaster recovery, and security architecture.
Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Proven ability to balance long-term architecture with near-term delivery.
Strong communication skills and ability to influence without direct authority.
A collaborative mindset with energy to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 2 years' experience in software engineering or related area
We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.
The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership through hands-on development, code reviews, and design discussions.
Mentor engineers and promote best practices in software design, coding standards, and system architecture.
Design and evolve scalable, secure, and high-performance backend and data systems.
Drive architecture decisions aligned with business goals, scalability, and long-term technical vision.
Champion software craftsmanship through TDD/BDD, CI/CD, and operational excellence.
Lead technical discovery and architecture for major initiatives and platform capabilities.
Collaborate with Product, UX, QA, SRE, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate tools that improve system reliability and developer productivity.

Benefits

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment.
It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates.
Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.