As a Staff Software Engineer at Walmart’s Affiliates engineering platform team within the eCommerce Marketing Tech organization, you will lead the development of scalable and resilient data platforms that contribute to over $10 billion in annual revenue. Your role involves architecting and implementing clean code in Scala, Python, and Java while leveraging CI/CD pipelines and testing frameworks for AI/ML solutions. You’ll build distributed systems using Kafka, Spark, GCP, and APIs, integrate generative AI components, and ensure system performance through continuous monitoring and troubleshooting. Additionally, you will mentor peers, promote best practices, and drive innovation to align with business goals in a dynamic environment. This position requires expertise in cloud-native architecture, strong coding skills, experience with API design, and the ability to translate complex requirements into technical solutions.
Lead end-to-end delivery of scoped features aligned with platform objectives.
Architect and implement clean code in Scala, Python, and Java using CI/CD practices.
Build distributed data-intensive systems using Kafka, Spark, GCP, and APIs.
Integrate AI/ML components to enhance system functionality and efficiency.
Mentor peers and promote best practices for continuous improvement.
What we're looking for
Expertise in cloud-native architecture and microservices for scalable systems.
Extensive experience in software development lifecycle including coding, testing, and CI/CD.
Proficient in Scala, Python, Java, and integrating AI/ML components.
Strong API design skills and ability to apply secure design patterns.
Proven track record of mentoring engineers and promoting best practices.
Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and clear technical communication.
Data-driven approach to optimize processes and deliver high-quality solutions.
Market check
Salary context
This
$143,000–$286,000
range sits above
89%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$120,500–$234,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$165,000–$214,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Walmart
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
Walmart currently has
495 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$117,000–$234,000
across 487 roles with salary data.
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Python
JavaScript
Java
C++
AWS
Kubernetes
Docker
CI/CD
Microservices
Containers
API Design
System Design Reviews
Cloud-Native Architecture
ML Frameworks
Terraform