Staff Software Engineer - Marketplace

Staff Software Engineer – Marketplace

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design and build enterprise-scale Marketplace platforms supporting seller onboarding, catalog, pricing, inventory, and order management. This role is backend-heavy, with strong expectations for Java-based distributed systems, while also providing technical leadership for React-based front-end applications. You will operate as a senior technical leader, driving architecture, system design, and engineering excellence across the full stack. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. No visa sponsorship available now or in the future

What You'll Do...

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and develop highly scalable backend services using Java and Spring/Spring Boot
• Design distributed systems supporting marketplace workflows and real-time transactions
• Build event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka
• Develop and maintain React + TypeScript front-end applications
• Define API contracts (REST / GraphQL) between front-end and backend services
• Optimize systems for performance, reliability, and scalability
• Drive technical standards for coding, testing, CI/CD, and observability
• Partner with product, UX, data, and platform teams
• Mentor engineers and lead design and code reviews

Required 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 4 years' experience in software engineering or related area. Option 2: 6 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 and 2 years' experience in 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.

Primary Location...

680 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4834, 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.