Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Walmart

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 81 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Walmart Inc. is the world''s largest retailer by revenue, operating a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, as well as a growing e-commerce presence through Walmart.com. Industry: General Merchandise & Grocery Retail

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TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer, Backend

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JOB TITLE: Staff, Software Engineer_BACKEND The Staff, Software Engineer_BACKEND joins the BuyBox team to lead the development of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. This role involves driving the full software development lifecycle, from coding and testing to deployment and monitoring. You will apply cloud-native architecture principles to build resilient microservices and lead system design reviews to ensure high-quality standards. Key responsibilities include mentoring engineers, influencing technical decisions, and building AI-driven applications with intelligent automation. You will utilize Python, JavaScript, and C++ to solve complex problems within an e-commerce ecosystem that optimizes offer selection using machine learning and business rules. The work focuses on enhancing offer ranking, ensuring smooth system interactions, and improving supply chain efficiency through data-driven decision-making and continuous engineering excellence.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214500 from 1193 postings across 76 companies.

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Skills

Python JavaScript C++ Microservices Cloud-native Architecture CI/CD AI/ML Containers API Design Software Design Patterns Observability Agile System Design Testing Debugging WCAG) 2.2 AA

What you'll do

Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and machine learning frameworks.
Drive full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, deployment, and monitoring.
Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build scalable and resilient systems.
Lead system design reviews to ensure alignment with architectural standards.
Build AI-driven applications integrating intelligent automation features using multiple programming languages.
Mentor engineers and influence technical decisions to promote engineering excellence.
Translate complex business problems into actionable technical requirements and success metrics.
Continuously improve processes, tools, and products by embracing innovation and industry trends.

What we're looking for

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 4 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
Option 2: 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to build scalable and resilient platforms.
Strong proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping to deliver maintainable and modular solutions.
Experience leading full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
Ability to integrate AI/ML components and intelligent automation using languages such as Python, JavaScript, and C++.
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 (preferred).

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