Senior Software Engineer, Dataplane Management
AstronomerSalary not specified
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, E-Commerce, TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- 8+ years of professional experience in software engineering
- Experience building Layer 4 and 7 orchestration/routing/load balancing systems
- Managed systems with >1K servers
- Built high-performance HTTP proxies and caches
- Experience with cloud (Azure/Go preferred)
- DevOps experience
- Clear understanding of TCP/HTTP request/response protocols/lifecycle
- 4+ years experience in a language such as Go/C/C++/Java
- Ability to interact effectively with a variety of business and technical stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including writing technical documentation
Responsibilities
- Involved in planning of system, development, and deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards
- Drives technical vision and influences product roadmap and vision
- Implement large-scale, complex, cross-functional projects
- Leads the discovery phase of large projects to develop high level design
- Supervise the work of cross-functional groups of engineers, including offshore associates
- Directs root cause analysis of critical business and production issues
- Supports business objectives and ensures the business needs are being met
- Develops innovation strategies, processes, and best practices by leading internal technical teams; partnering with cross-functional teams across the business; developing assessments of key opportunities; documenting project scopes; developing long-range plans and project timelines; communicating with and influencing decision-makers and executives within the organization; and resolving technology differences across teams through informed discussions
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience level is required for this Staff Software Engineer role?
The role requires 8+ years of professional experience in software engineering.
What specific technical skills are needed for this position?
Candidates need experience building Layer 4 and 7 orchestration/routing/load balancing systems, managing systems with >1K servers, building high-performance HTTP proxies and caches, cloud experience (Azure/Go preferred), and DevOps experience.
Is this a remote position or does it require working in an office?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the salary or compensation for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What does the team structure look like for this role?
The role involves supervising the work of cross-functional groups of engineers, including offshore associates, and leading internal technical teams while partnering with cross-functional teams across the business.
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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