Position Summary...What you'll do...We are seeking a strong and hands-on Software Engineer to design, build, and scale modern enterprise applications and backend platforms. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong Java development experience, deep understanding of distributed systems, and interest or experience in Generative AI technologies.
You will work closely with Product, Program, Architecture, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver scalable, reliable, secure, and high-performing solutions that solve complex business problems.
Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Microservices architecture.
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions with strong focus on performance, maintainability, and reliability.
- Build reusable services, frameworks, and components that support multiple business use cases.
- Participate in architecture reviews, technical design sessions, and solution planning.
- Write clean, efficient, secure, and production-quality code following engineering best practices.
- Perform code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
- Troubleshoot production issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement long-term fixes.
- Improve system performance, scalability, observability, and operational readiness.
- Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines and release automation processes.
- Collaborate effectively with product managers, UX teams, QA teams, and business stakeholders.
- Contribute to Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, estimation, standups, and retrospectives.
Generative AI Preferred Experience - Experience building or integrating Generative AI solutions using LLMs.
- Knowledge of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, prompt engineering, and AI orchestration frameworks.
- Experience with OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Google Vertex AI, or similar platforms preferred.
- Interest in applying AI to improve customer experience, productivity, or automation use cases.
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of software engineering experience.
- Strong hands-on experience in Java and Spring Boot.
- Strong understanding of APIs, microservices, system design, and object-oriented programming.
- Experience with SQL / NoSQL databases.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Experience with Git, CI/CD, unit testing, and Agile development practices.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience with Kafka or event-driven architectures.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.
- Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or OpenTelemetry.
- Experience in eCommerce, logistics, supply chain, or customer-facing platforms.
What We Look For - Strong ownership mindset.
- Ability to independently drive projects end to end.
- Passion for engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
- Curiosity to learn emerging technologies including AI.
- Strong team player who collaborates across functions.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00 - $234,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelor'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.
Option 2: 4 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
Preferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area, We value candidates with a 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. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart's accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.
Masters: Computer Science
Primary Location...1395 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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