Walmart

Staff, Software Engineer

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
E-commerce, RetailIndustries

Staff, Software Engineer - Marketplace Engineering

Position Overview

At Walmart Global Tech, the Marketplace Engineering team is at the forefront of redefining global commerce at scale. We are the backbone of one of the fastest-growing e-Commerce platforms, Walmart Marketplace, where third-party sellers meet millions of customers every day. Our mission is to deliver unmatched selection, competitive pricing, and a world-class pre-order, post-order experience, all powered by intelligent platforms and resilient systems. We empower thousands of sellers to thrive by offering tools to manage every aspect of their digital storefront, from listing products to optimizing prices and inventory, while ensuring exceptional customer experiences. Our systems monitor the entire seller lifecycle, leverage real-time data for insights, and seamlessly integrate with partner platforms across the Walmart ecosystem.

The Walmart Seller Fulfilled Group is poised to revolutionize the way third-party sellers approach fulfillment. Our team is dedicated to streamlining the process for sellers to set up their shipping configurations with Walmart, prioritizing customer satisfaction above all else. By enhancing shipping services, expanding our product catalog, and ensuring accurate delivery promises, we aim to deliver a superior experience to our customers. This initiative involves navigating a complex and dynamic landscape, where we are constantly presented with challenging problems that require innovative solutions. Our vision is to build a best-in-class, reliable, and cost-effective fulfillment platform that significantly reduces delivery times, improves transparency, and elevates both the sellers' and customers' experience.

With an impressive 250% year-over-year growth, we are already seeing remarkable success. As we continue on this journey, we face a fast-paced, ambitious, and transformative path ahead. Every step we take builds toward setting new standards in fulfillment that will not only enhance the overall ecosystem but also position Walmart as a leader in e-commerce logistics. Our commitment to innovation, efficiency, and excellence will drive us forward as we shape the future of fulfillment for third-party sellers.

What You'll Do

  • Provide deep technical expertise and thought leadership to accelerate the adoption of the best engineering practices, while maintaining knowledge of industry innovations, trends, and practices.
  • Lead and participate in medium to large-scale projects by reviewing project requirements, translating requirements into technical solutions, gathering requested information, writing and developing code, and conducting unit testing.
  • Communicate status and issues.

Key Challenges & Opportunities

We are tackling some of the most exciting and complex challenges in eCommerce and logistics today:

  • Designing a cost-efficient supply chain using Walmart's fulfillment network.
  • Developing real-time carrier performance dashboards for sellers and internal teams.
  • Building capabilities like shipping protection, promotion platforms, and engagement engines to ensure long-term seller success.
  • Enabling cross-border logistics by disaggregating global flows from first mile to last-mile and simplifying international trade through seamless duty and tax management.
  • Launching platforms to enable partner collaboration, audit and reconciliation, and intelligent shipping decisions using ML.

This is a unique opportunity to build for scale, innovate relentlessly, and impact billions of dollars in commerce while helping sellers grow with Walmart.

Requirements

  • Solid technical leadership abilities.
  • Strong development background in Java.
  • Experience with Cosmos DB.
  • Experience with Kafka.
  • Experience with Cloud Implementation architecture.
  • Proven track record of delivering high-quality scalable software applications.
  • Experience working in a large project environment.

Employment Type

  • Full time

Location Type

  • [Information not provided]

Salary

  • [Information not provided]

Skills

Java
Cosmos DB
Kafka
Cloud Implementation Architecture
Scalable Software Applications
Technical Leadership

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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