About the Role:
We’re seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and evolution of our backend systems built on Node.js, Federated GraphQL, and cloud-native microservices. In this role, you’ll act as a technical leader, setting direction for cross-functional teams, solving complex architectural problems, and ensuring scalability, reliability, and developer efficiency across the platform.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive architectural decisions and long-term technical strategy for GraphQL APIs and microservices.
Lead the development and scaling of Federated GraphQL services using Apollo Federation or similar frameworks.
Guide teams in building robust, reusable, and well-documented services in Node.js.
Define and enforce engineering best practices in code quality, CI/CD, observability, and system resilience.
Partner with product, platform, and infrastructure teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
Mentor and coach senior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and growth.
Qualifications:
9+ years of engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in Node.js, GraphQL and React .
Proven track record architecting and deploying microservices at scale in a production cloud environment (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
Strong understanding of system design, distributed systems, caching strategies, and performance tuning.
Experience with containers (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and observability tooling (e.g., Prometheus, OpenTelemetry).
Ability to influence and drive consensus across engineering, product, and leadership teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in TypeScript and monorepo tooling (e.g., Nx, Turborepo).
Background in high-traffic, mission-critical systems such as eCommerce or SaaS platforms.
Contributions to open source or experience presenting at tech forums is a plus.
Why Join Us?
This is a high-ownership role where you'll shape the future of our eCommerce platform and make decisions that impact millions of users. If you're passionate about scalable systems and mentoring other engineers, we’d love to hear from you.
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 https://one.walmart.com/notices.
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 $143,000.00-$286,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
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...680 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4834, United States of America