Position Summary...
What you'll do...
It’s an exciting time to join our Walmart journey, we are seeking a Staff Software Engineer. At Walmart, technology empowers us and people to lead. We believe new technologies will enhance the associate and customer experience in our stores. You will be working on future-looking initiatives that are targeted at improving in-store customer experience for the 240+ million Walmart customers that shop at our stores. The mission is to create step change in-store experiences, leveraging emerging technology to help define and deliver evolving customer expectations. Its success requires a cross- functional, mission-based team that is highly entrepreneurial, collaborative and passionate about solving unsolved problems.
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the Item Recognition capability. This role encompasses the entire machine learning lifecycle, from data capture to model deployment. You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the data pipeline that supports the Item Recognition capability. This capability drives various sophisticated Computer Vision systems, deployed in a real-world production environment, to deliver an unparalleled consumer experience in the physical retail space. Your contributions will be crucial to the success of these systems.
You’ll make an impact by…
Designing and implementing efficient, robust, and scalable systems for data curation and management.
Providing expertise and guidance on all technical aspects of development, including requirements, design, and implementation.
Driving operational excellence by implementing monitoring and alerting systems to maintain our SLAs.
Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
Influence and coach a distributed team of engineers.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science and 8+ years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithms
Master’s degree/PHD in Engineering / Computer Science and years of experience in software development, and with data structures/algorithm
5 years of experience testing, and launching software products
3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
2 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction
Experience leading projects with industry-wide impact.
Data Engineering and AI/ML Knowledge: demonstrated capability in data curation and management.
Programming and Technical Proficiency: solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles. Proficiency in more than one programming language (typescript, node js, Python, C++, …)
You are a team player - that is, you're a nice person - see no ego.
Highly motivated and independent; good at prioritization and results oriented.
Design and implement robust, scalable systems for data curation and management, supporting the Item Recognition Capability
Collaborate with Data Capture Team, Computer Vision Team to enhance the data pipeline.
Ensure engineering best practices, so that the team follows a structured and efficient approach to their projects.
Provide expertise and guidance on all technical aspects of development, including requirements, design, and implementation.
Effectively communicate complex features and systems in detail. Align with peers. Summarize learnings, take-aways and recommendations in a succinct way to executive leadership.
Mentor and coach team members.
You’ll sweep us off our feet if….
Significant experience in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, computer vision.
Strong work ethic, a sense of ownership and urgency
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
About Walmart Global Tech
Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.
Flexible, hybrid work:
We use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in office coupled with virtual when not onsite. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.
Benefits:
Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
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.
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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.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
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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.
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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.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
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Hoboken, New Jersey US-10279:The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00-$264,000.00
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Sunnyvale, California US-04396:The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00-$286,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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- Stock
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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...
221 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, United States of America
