Senior, Software Engineer - Back End

Reference: R-2572845Posted: 2026-09-10Location: SUNNYVALE, CA, United StatesSalary: $117000 - $234000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficeImmigration sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.This is a full-time, onsite role at our Sunnyvale, CA office. This position is not eligible for remote work.Role summary:As a Senior Software Engineer at Walmart, you will lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable software solutions that align with business objectives. This role requires expertise in software architecture, coding standards, and agile methodologies to create maintainable, high-quality components. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, address technical challenges, and implement continuous integration and deployment practices. Your contributions will ensure robust application performance, security, and reliability while driving innovation and operational excellence within Walmart’s technology environment.About the team:Our team develops and maintains robust distributed systems that support Walmart’s eCommerce and supply chain operations by efficiently processing high transaction volumes. We focus on capturing and analyzing transaction data from multiple sources to promptly identify and resolve potential disruptions. Emphasizing scalable platform design, iterative development, and continuous delivery, we ensure real-time, accurate information for clients. Collaboration and technical expertise drive our efforts to build reliable solutions that enhance operational performance and customer experience across Walmart’s digital ecosystem. The team prioritizes innovation, quality, and responsiveness in delivering impactful software solutions.What you'll do:Analyze and classify requirements to align with business and technical objectives, ensuring comprehensive scoping and estimation.Design scalable software solutions by evaluating trade-offs and converting high-level designs into detailed functional modules.Develop maintainable, testable code adhering to coding standards and security policies across multiple platforms and languages.Create and execute test cases to identify defects, perform root cause analysis, and support regression testing.Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues to maintain high availability and scalability.Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet customer and business needs while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.What you'll bring:Proven expertise in software architecture, scalable distributed systems, and design patterns.Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming and coding standards using languages such as JavaScript, Python, or C.Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, automation scripting, and telemetry implementation.Ability to analyze and translate business requirements into detailed technical designs and user stories.Skilled in code review, debugging, defect management, and ensuring high-quality, maintainable code.Familiarity with testing methodologies, tools, and defect lifecycle processes.Demonstrated problem-solving skills and commitment to delivering secure, high-availability software solutions.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 : - StockMinimum qualifications["Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.Option 2: 5 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 1 year's 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."]