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Staff, Software Engineer - Walmart Data Ventures

Walmart Data Ventures · Bellevue, WA · Yesterday
On-siteEngineering$132k–$264k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Staff Software Engineer plays a critical role in delivering scalable platform capabilities and driving the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. This position leads technical execution aligned with strategic roadmaps, applies cloud-native architecture principles, and integrates AI/ML solutions to enhance platform functionality. The role involves mentoring engineers, influencing architectural decisions, and collaborating across teams to translate complex business needs into actionable technical solutions. Commitment to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and effective communication is essential to support business objectives and innovation.

Walmart Data Ventures operates with the agility of a nimble startup, delivering best-in-class data products. The team developed Scintilla, a platform providing actionable, customer-centric insights that empower CPGs and Walmart merchants to make informed, data-driven decisions efficiently. Focused on technical strategy, reliability engineering, scalability, and cloud-native architecture, the group builds innovative solutions. Members engage in operational due diligence and continuous improvement, fostering a culture of learning and excellence to support Walmart’s commitment to delivering value through advanced data capabilities and cutting-edge technology.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and machine learning frameworks aligned with roadmap priorities.
  • Drive full software development lifecycle activities such as coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
  • Apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
  • Conduct system design reviews to validate quality and alignment with architectural standards.
  • Build AI-driven applications and integrate machine learning components to enhance automation.
  • Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering best practices.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements.
  • Utilize data-driven approaches to define success metrics and optimize development processes.

Requirements

  • Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to ensure scalable and resilient systems.
  • Strong proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping to deliver maintainable and modular solutions.
  • Experience driving full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
  • Ability to integrate AI/ML components using languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, or C++.
  • Demonstrated skills in DevOps engineering and platform tooling to enhance engineering productivity.
  • Data-driven decision-making capabilities to define metrics and optimize development processes.
  • Effective collaboration and communication skills across technical and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (choose one):

  • 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.
  • 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Health benefits: medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
  • Paid time off: PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave.
  • Additional benefits: short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
  • Live Better U: Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates, covering high school completion through bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates (tuition, books, and fees fully paid).

PTO and/or PPTO amounts depend on job classification and length of employment, meeting or exceeding applicable paid sick leave laws. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms; eligibility requirements apply to some benefits.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $264,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses; certain positions may also include stock awards.

Location

Primary location: 10900 NE 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004, United States of America.

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