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(USA) Senior, Software Engineer

Walmart is the world's largest retailer, with a Global Tech team of 15,000+ software engineers and data scientists delivering innovations for 2.2 million associates and millions of customers worldwide.
$117,000 - $234,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · E-Commerce

Description For (USA) Senior, Software Engineer

Walmart Global Tech is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Search Intelligence Backend team in Sunnyvale, CA. This role is crucial in developing search functionality for Walmart's global sites and applications, building robust, scalable data pipelines and services that directly impact key business metrics. The team works with various data sources including product catalogs, inventory systems, and user engagement data, operating at massive scale to serve millions of Walmart customers worldwide.

The position offers a hybrid work environment, combining in-office collaboration with flexible remote work options. As a senior engineer, you'll lead technical initiatives, design scalable architectures, and work with cutting-edge technologies including distributed systems and big data platforms. You'll be responsible for developing solutions that directly influence customer experience while working with cross-functional teams.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $117,000 to $234,000 annually, plus performance bonuses and stock options. Walmart provides comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401(k) matching, stock purchase plans, and educational assistance. The company's culture emphasizes innovation with purpose, focusing on improving how customers shop while empowering their 2.2 million associates.

This position requires strong expertise in distributed systems, Java programming, and experience with technologies like Spark, Cassandra, and Kafka. You'll join a team that values technical excellence, collaborative problem-solving, and the ability to operate autonomously in a dynamic environment. The role offers opportunities to work on challenging technical problems while making a significant impact on one of the world's largest retail platforms.

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Responsibilities For (USA) Senior, Software Engineer

  • Lead and participate in small to medium-scale cross-functional projects
  • Review project, product and business requirements
  • Design robust and scalable architectures
  • Provide technical direction and architecture leadership
  • Conduct code reviews and testing
  • Participate in discovery phase of projects
  • Troubleshoot business and production issues
  • Contribute to all phases of development lifecycle

Requirements For (USA) Senior, Software Engineer

Java
Cassandra
Kafka
Redis
  • Strong hands-on programming experience using Java or another object-oriented language
  • Strong grasp of distributed systems architecture and design principles
  • Advanced knowledge of software design, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
  • Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Cassandra, Kafka, Redis)
  • Proficient in monitoring and analyzing application performance
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience in agile development methodology
  • Familiarity with cloud technologies (Azure or Google Cloud Platform)
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and 3 years experience, OR 5 years experience in software engineering

Benefits For (USA) Senior, Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
Education Budget
  • Multiple health plan options including vision & dental plans
  • 401(k) and stock purchase plans
  • Life insurance
  • Associate discounts in-store and online
  • Education assistance for Associate and dependents
  • Parental Leave
  • Military service pay
  • Paid Time off including vacation and sick leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Performance-based bonus awards

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