Staff, Software Engineer

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Staff Software Engineer leads and directs in large-scale, complex, cross-functional

projects by reviewing project requirements, translating requirements into technical

solutions. Directs root cause analysis of critical business and production issues by

reviewing and analyzing information (for example, issue, impact, criticality, possible

root cause); directing actions as designated in the plan.

About the team

Walmart's Advertising Technology group enables the connection between supplier

brands and retail shoppers at unprecedented scale. We are a highly motivated

group of engineers and data scientists, working in an agile group to solve

sophisticated and high impact problems. We serve billions of ad requests every

month with our high-performance ad servers. We build smart data systems that

ingest, model, analyze and optimize the massive flow of data from online and store

user activity and transactions. We use cutting edge machine learning, data mining

and optimization algorithms on this data. Above all, we are laser focused on

delivering experiences that our customers and advertisers love. This role is part of

our Sponsored Search Ad Server engineering team for Backend Services and will

build the next generation omni-advertising platforms to deliver performance and

value at scale. A successful person in this role will own major components of the

solution, drive alignment with other teams, guide architecture and technology

choices within the team and across Walmart Connect.

What you'll do:

• Leads the design phase of large software engineering projects by collaborating

with cross-functional teams to determine project strategy; interpreting strategy

into sustainable architecture and solutions; identifying short- and long-term

solutions and timelines; driving prototype development to ensure concept is

feasible

• Leads project teams for engineering projects by providing direction regarding

architecture and design; providing guidance regarding project issues or

roadblocks; reviewing and approving proposed solutions; implementing new

architectural patterns; and performing design and code reviews of changes;

ensure stability and scalability of the platform

• Direct root cause analysis of business and production issues by reviewing and

analyzing information (for example, issue, impact, criticality, possible root

cause); interpreting the results to determine further action; directing root cause

analysis to prevent future occurrence of issues

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's Degree or master's degree in Computer Science (or related field) and

8+ years of experience

• Experience in AdTech and/or Search is a must

• Experience working with Data Science teams to implement ML models in real-

time serving

Experience designing and implementing end to end complex data pipelines on public cloud and ensuring reliability, scalability and monitoring.

Experience in Apache Hadoop, Map-reduce, Apache Spark, Airflow and in messaging Systems as Kafka

• Leadership experience in solutions architecture and design

• 6+ years of experience in building and managing large scale distributed,

scalable, highly available, and fault tolerant systems.

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in Java or another object-oriented language,

Spring, No SQL

• Exposure to data science and machine learning techniques

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Exceptional analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level

of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a

comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of

employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as

part of the hiring process.

About Walmart Global Tech

Imagine working where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of

millions of people. That's what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We're a team of

software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts and service professionals

within the world's leading retailer who make epic impact and are leading the next

retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations.

Who We Are

Join Walmart and your work could help approximately 220 million global customers

live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you'll quickly find

we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to

work. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Here at the world's

leading retailer, you can make career defining accomplishments, learn new skills,

gain experience from virtually every industry and leverage your expertise to

innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail. Discover why

we are a world leader in technology, diversity and inclusion, sustainability and

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Benefits & Perks

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your

performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid

maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Future Ways of Working

Our company's success can be attributed to our employees. While technology has

allowed us to be effective while working remotely, there is no substitute for being in

the office together; it helps to shape our culture, collaborate, innovate, build

relationships, and move more quickly. We strive to provide flexibility in order to

promote a healthy work-life balance but recognize that in-person interactions are

important to our culture and shared success. We'll meet in person on a regular and

purposeful basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best

equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live

better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and

valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions - while

being inclusive of all people

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .

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The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00-$286,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include

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• Stock

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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 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...

640 W California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4828, United States of America

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.