Staff, Software Engineer: AdTech/ML at Walmart in Sunnyvale, California

Job Description:

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Position Summary...




What you'll do...



Staff Software Engineer leads and directs in large-scale, complex, cross-functional
projects by reviewing project requirements, translating requirements into technical
solutions. Directs root cause analysis of critical business and production issues by
reviewing and analyzing information (for example, issue, impact, criticality, possible
root cause); directing actions as designated in the plan.



About the team:

Walmart's Advertising Technology group enables the connection between supplier
brands and retail shoppers at unprecedented scale. We are a highly motivated
group of engineers and data scientists, working in an agile group to solve
sophisticated and high impact problems. We serve billions of ad requests every
month with our high-performance ad servers. We build smart data systems that
ingest, model, analyze and optimize the massive flow of data from online and store
user activity and transactions. We use cutting edge machine learning, data mining
and optimization algorithms on this data. Above all, we are laser focused on
delivering experiences that our customers and advertisers love. This role is part of
our Sponsored Search Ad Server engineering team for Backend Services and will
build the next generation omni-advertising platforms to deliver performance and
value at scale. A successful person in this role will own major components of the
solution, drive alignment with other teams, guide architecture and technology
choices within the team and across Walmart Connect.



What you'll do:

•Leads the design phase of large software engineering projects by collaborating
with cross-functional teams to determine project strategy; interpreting strategy
into sustainable architecture and solutions; identifying short- and long-term
solutions and timelines; driving prototype development to ensure concept is
feasible
•Leads project teams for engineering projects by providing direction regarding
architecture and design; providing guidance regarding project issues or
roadblocks; reviewing and approving proposed solutions; implementing new
architectural patterns; and performing design and code reviews of changes;
ensure stability and scalability of the platform
•Direct root cause analysis of business and production issues by reviewing and
analyzing information (for example, issue, impact, criticality, possible root
cause); interpreting the results to determine further action; directing root cause
analysis to prevent future occurrence of issues



What you'll bring:

•Bachelor's Degree or master's degree in Computer Science (or related field) and
8+ years of experience
•Experience in AdTech and/or Search is a must
•Experience working with Data Science teams to implement ML models in real-
time serving
•Leadership experience in solutions architecture and design


•6+ years of experience in building and managing large scale distributed,
scalable, highly available, and fault tolerant systems.
•6+ years of hands-on experience in Java or another object-oriented language,
Spring, No SQL
•Experience in Apache Hadoop, Map-reduce, Apache Spark, and in messaging
Systems as Kafka
•Exposure to data science and machine learning techniques
•Strong communication and leadership skills
•Exceptional analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills
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 duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of
employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as
part of the hiring process



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 incentive 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 at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J .


The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00-$286,000.00


Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance incentives.


Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:


- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)


- Stock equity incentives




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




Primary Location...

640 W California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4828, United States of America



About Walmart



At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?


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, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.



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