Senior, Data Engineer

Position Summary... What you'll do... About the Team International Data Management (IDM) team powers enterprise-scale data platforms across multiple global markets including Canada, Mexico, Chile, and beyond. We act as the single source of truth for enterprise data, enabling critical business functions across domains such as Customer, Supply Chain, Finance, and Digital Platforms. What You’ll Do Build and scale data pipelines Design and develop highly scalable data pipelines using Spark (Scala/PySpark), Airflow, and BigQuery Ensure performance, reliability, and cost efficiency of pipelines across global workloads Drive platform modernization Develop utilities and frameworks to migrate legacy pipelines to modern architectures using automation and AI Contribute to next-gen platform evolution (DPaaS, SSaaS, etc.) Architect for cost and scale Build and optimize data pipelines with a strong focus on cloud cost efficiency Lead initiatives to reduce cloud spend through smart design and optimization strategies Develop AI-driven engineering solutions Build internal tools, utilities, and AI agents to accelerate development and operations Contribute to platform-level AI capabilities and automation frameworks Own platform and system reliability Manage and enhance large-scale data platform architecture supporting enterprise-wide use cases Monitor and continuously improve performance, scalability, and resilience Collaborate globally Partner with data engineers, product teams, architects, and business stakeholders across international markets Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions Drive innovation Conduct POCs on emerging technologies and evaluate new tools/frameworks Bring forward innovative ideas to improve engineering efficiency and platform capabilities What You’ll Bring Strong Data Engineering Expertise Hands-on experience with Spark (Scala/PySpark), Airflow, BigQuery, and GCP ecosystem Proven experience building and operating large-scale data pipelines Deep Platform Understanding Solid understanding of data platforms, frameworks, and their interaction with pipeline ecosystems Experience designing scalable and enterprise-grade data architectures Cloud & GCP Expertise Strong knowledge of GCP services, project structures, IAM policies, and cloud-native design Experience working with large, multi-project environments Cost Optimization Mindset Strong fundamentals in cloud cost optimization and FinOps practices Ability to identify savings opportunities and design cost-efficient solutions Programming & AI Skills Strong proficiency in Python Experience building utilities, automation frameworks, or AI/GenAI-driven solutions is a strong plus Engineering Discipline Experience in code development, testing, deployment, and operational excellence Strong debugging, monitoring, and optimization skills Collaboration & Communication Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across global teams Ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders Culture & Mindset Strong team player with a positive, ownership-driven attitude Passion for continuous learning, innovation, and impact Why This Role is Unique Work on global-scale data platforms impacting multiple markets Be part of a team driving platform modernization + AI-first engineering Lead cloud cost optimization at enterprise scale Gain exposure across end-to-end data ecosystem (Kafka → GCS → Spark → BigQuery) Influence strategy, architecture, and execution in a high-impact environment Key focus areas include: Large-scale distributed data pipelines across GCP Platform modernization (legacy → next-gen architectures) Cloud cost optimization at scale Data governance and compliance AI-driven engineering acceleration (GenAI, automation, agents) We operate with a strong emphasis on: Engineering excellence Cost efficiency at scale Global collaboration Outcome-driven delivery 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. Sunnyvale, California US-11656: The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00 - $234,000.00 Bentonville, Arkansas US-30012: The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ‎ 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 and 3 years' experience in software engineering or related field. Option 2: 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related field. Option 3: Master's degree in Computer Science and 1 year’s experience in software engineering or related field. 2 years' experience in data engineering, database engineering, business intelligence, or business analytics. Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Data engineering, database engineering, business intelligence, or business analytics, ETL tools and working with large data sets in the cloud, Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 3 years' experience in software engineering, 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... 1375 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. About Walmart: Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we're reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.