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(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

World's leading retailer focused on helping people save money so they can live better.
$143,000 - $286,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
E-Commerce · Enterprise SaaS

Description For (USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart's Marketplace Engineering team is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in Sunnyvale, CA. This role is crucial in building core platforms and services that enable third-party sellers on walmart.com, managing the entire seller lifecycle, and delivering high-value insights.

As a Backend Staff Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of designing and implementing highly scalable, fault-tolerant microservice architectures. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including Java/Spring Boot, Apache Kafka, and various cloud platforms to build robust data processing pipelines and event-driven systems.

The role requires expertise in distributed systems, platform engineering, and stream processing, with a focus on operational excellence and security best practices. You'll be responsible for establishing SLAs, implementing observability solutions, and driving continuous improvement in deployment automation.

Beyond technical responsibilities, you'll play a crucial leadership role in mentoring peers and junior engineers, collaborating across teams, and driving innovation in platform capabilities. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges at scale.

Walmart Global Tech offers a unique opportunity to make an impact at massive scale, working on systems that affect millions of customers daily. The company provides comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, stock purchase plans, health benefits, and educational assistance.

Working from our Sunnyvale office, you'll be part of a culture that values in-person collaboration while having access to Silicon Valley's vibrant tech ecosystem. Join us in reimagining the future of retail through technology innovation.

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Responsibilities For (USA) Staff, Software Engineer

  • Lead design and evolution of highly scalable microservice architectures
  • Implement and optimize core Java/Spring Boot services
  • Build event-based systems using Apache Kafka
  • Establish and enforce SLAs, SLOs, and SLI monitoring
  • Drive continuous improvement in deployment automation
  • Mentor peers and junior engineers
  • Evaluate and prototype emerging technologies

Requirements For (USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Java
Kafka
Kubernetes
MongoDB
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in distributed backend systems
  • Deep experience in distributed systems and platform engineering
  • Strong familiarity with event-driven architectures
  • Solid computer science fundamentals
  • Track record of building production-grade observability
  • Experience with security implementation in backend services
  • History of mentoring and guiding engineering teams
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)

Benefits For (USA) Staff, Software Engineer

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

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