Staff, Software Engineer - Android/IOS

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
9 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$143,000.0 - $286,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Adobe Analytics Web Accessibility Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Artificial Intelligence Android Software Development Apple IOS Applications Architecture Mobile Application Development Software Quality Code Review Computer Engineering Data Structures
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Software Debugging Programming Tools Web Development Mobile Application Software Search Technologies Software Engineering Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Web Platforms Large Language Models Prompt Engineering Backend Kotlin AI Platforms Information Technology Codebase Front End Software Development

Job description

What you’ll do… We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with strong engineering fundamentals, mobile experience, and a full-stack mindset. This role is not limited to mobile frontend work. As AI-powered development becomes part of our engineering workflow, we expect engineers to use AI tools effectively to understand unfamiliar codebases, contribute across platforms, improve productivity, and deliver high-quality software across mobile, backend, and web experiences. The ideal candidate has strong problem-solving skills, understands core software design concepts, and is eager to learn new technologies. Experience with iOS or Android, backend services, APIs, and AI-assisted development is highly valuable. About the team: Our team develops the Walmart Business mobile app, delivering native Android and iOS experiences for business and enterprise customers. We focus on shopping, account management, payments, orders, store capabilities, personalization, and AI-powered assistance. Collaborating closely with Product, UX, Store Operations, Identity, Payments, Search, Marketing, and AI platform teams, we deliver scalable and reliable customer experiences. The team values ownership, strong engineering fundamentals, collaboration, and curiosity. Mobile engineers contribute beyond mobile, engaging in backend and web development while leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and delivery quality. What you’ll do:

  • Build high-quality customer experiences across mobile, backend, and web platforms.
  • Use AI-powered developer tools to understand unfamiliar areas, accelerate delivery, improve testing, and raise code quality.
  • Contribute beyond mobile frontend by working on backend services, APIs, Order Lifecycle workflows, and web frontend when needed
  • Apply strong engineering fundamentals to solve problems across the full product stack.
  • Deliver scalable features for shopping, account management, orders, payments, tax-exempt, and store workflows.
  • Partner with Product, UX, platform, AI, and cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Participate in technical design, code reviews, observability, experimentation, and production support.

Requirements

  • Strong software engineering fundamentals, including system design, data structures, API integration, testing, debugging, and production-quality delivery.
  • Hands-on mobile development experience, preferably with Android, Kotlin, Jetpack, app architecture, performance, and testing.
  • Ability to use AI-powered developer tools to understand codebases, accelerate development, improve quality, and contribute across unfamiliar platforms.
  • Willingness to work beyond mobile frontend, including backend services, APIs, Order Lifecycle systems, and web frontend when needed.
  • Familiarity with AI concepts such as LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, embeddings, vector search, and agentic workflows is a plus.
  • Strong ownership, curiosity, collaboration, and ability to learn quickly., 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.

Benefits & conditions

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 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, Discount Card

Get 10% off

Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.

Live Better U

100% covered

Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.

Walmart Academy

Grow your skills

Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.

Financial perks

Enjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans.

Paid time off

Take a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more

Comprehensive health benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family

Wellbeing programs

Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges

Career growth opportunities

Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.

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Life at Walmart

Imagine a workplace surrounded by innovation. At Walmart’s new Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas, we’re redefining what it means to work at a global leader.

Set on 350 acres of thoughtfully revitalized land, our new campus seamlessly integrates the charm of Northwest Arkansas with cutting edge design and technology. From biking trails and outdoor courtyards to flexible, tech-enabled workspaces, every detail reflects our commitment to sustainability, connection, and culture.

With amenities like on-site childcare at our Little Squiggles Children’s Enrichment Center, the Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness Center, and a vibrant food hall featuring local and international favorites, we’re creating a space where work-life balance isn’t just a goal-it’s a reality. Beyond the campus, Bentonville offers a dynamic lifestyle with world-class dining, art at the Crystal Bridges Museum, and countless outdoor activities.

Whether you’re exploring High South cuisine, enjoying live performances at our new amphitheater, or cycling the Razorback Greenway, you’ll experience the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities.

Join us at Walmart and grow your career alongside a community that feels like home.

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