Senior Software Engineer
Pearl HealthSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, RetailIndustries
Requirements
- Proven experience designing and building production-grade infrastructure automation platforms at scale
- Deep technical expertise in intent-based networking, infrastructure-as-code, and network systems
- Expertise in Go and Python for backend development
- Experience with web frameworks such as Django
- Experience with real-time data streaming with Kafka or NATS
- Experience with databases like PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch
- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and Git-based workflows
- Familiarity with source-of-truth systems like NetBox
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, GCP) is a strong plus
- A collaborative mindset, strong debugging skills, and a passion for systems that scale
Responsibilities
- Drive technical direction and system design for the intent-based networking layer within Walmart’s Zero-Touch Networking stack
- Build robust, scalable services—including configuration managers, orchestrators, workflow engines, and remediation pipelines
- Develop clean, extensible APIs and microservices that power internal self-service capabilities
- Own platform reliability, ensuring observability, alerting, incident management, and root cause analysis are built-in from day one
- Collaborate across disciplines—network engineering, SRE, operations, product management—to align on priorities and deliver value quickly
- Contribute to a culture of engineering excellence, promoting collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement
- Participate in on-call rotations to support 24x7 operations with a strong focus on resilience and automation
- Drive the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business plans and priorities; removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly; developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning
- Provide supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training; mentoring; assigning duties; building a team-based work environment; establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations; providing recognition and rewards; coaching for success and improvement; and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace
- Promote and support company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application; ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy
- Ensure business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness; and participating in and supporting community outreach events
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the employment type for this Staff Software Engineer position?
The position is full-time employment.
Is this Staff Software Engineer role remote or office-based?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key responsibilities will a Staff Software Engineer handle?
Responsibilities include driving technical direction and system design for intent-based networking, building scalable services like configuration managers and orchestrators, developing APIs and microservices, owning platform reliability with observability and alerting, and collaborating across teams.
What is the team like for this software engineering role at Walmart?
The Critical Infrastructure Automation & Observability team is rethinking Walmart's infrastructure operations, building an intent-driven, resilient, and fully automated platform, and consists of experts focused on eliminating manual toil, enabling self-service networking, and supporting over 10,000 locations worldwide.
What kind of experience makes a strong candidate for this Staff Software Engineer position?
Strong candidates are passionate about building highly available systems, infrastructure-as-code, and designing intelligent automation at scale, with expertise in leading development of foundational systems like Zero-Touch Networking platforms.
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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