Senior, Data Engineer

Walmart is building advanced data and analytical platforms that support advertising systems and improve how teams use data across the organization. As a Senior Data Engineer onsite in Sunnyvale, you will design and implement scalable data solutions, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver reliable data pipelines and governed data models.

Role Summary

In this Senior Data Engineer role, you will apply expertise in data integration, modeling, and cloud-based engineering to support operational excellence and innovation. You will collaborate across functions to turn complex business requirements into efficient data pipelines and models, with a focus on meeting data quality and governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures using SQL, PySpark, and Airflow within cloud environments, including Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Integrate and transform data from internal and external sources to support analytics and business intelligence initiatives.
• Use data modeling techniques to create logical and physical data models that optimize storage and retrieval.
• Support data quality, governance, and compliance through standards, monitoring processes, and consistent practices.
• Work with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions that enable data-informed decision-making.
• Stay current with emerging data engineering trends and tools to strengthen data infrastructure and capabilities.

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive experience in data engineering, including data integration, modeling, and governance.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, plus working knowledge of PySpark and Airflow for pipeline development.
• Understanding of cloud platforms, especially GCP, and big data environments.
• Ability to design and implement scalable data models and data warehouses aligned with business needs.
• Knowledge of data quality standards, data management practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Skill in transforming complex business requirements into effective data solutions.
• Experience with ETL processes, data ingestion techniques, and data ecosystem architecture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and 3 years of experience in software engineering or related field.
• Option 2: 5 years of experience in software engineering or related field.
• Option 3: Master’s degree in Computer Science and 1 year of experience in software engineering or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in data engineering, database engineering, business intelligence, or business analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data engineering, database engineering, business intelligence, or business analytics, including ETL tools and working with large data sets in the cloud.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 3 years of experience in software engineering.
• Background in creating inclusive digital experiences, including knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility into products and services.
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices aligned to Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines.

Team & Tools

The team designs, builds, and scales advanced data and analytical platforms supporting advertising systems. You will contribute to integrating various data sources, optimizing data pipelines, and applying modern data engineering practices using open-source technologies and cloud platforms including GCP and Azure.

• Technologies: SQL, PySpark, Airflow, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Azure

Location

815 Eleventh Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-4731, United States of America (onsite)

Compensation

The yearly salary range for this position is USD 117,000 - 234,000. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses, and certain positions may also include stock.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Performance-based bonus awards
• Health benefits including medical, vision and dental coverage
• 401(k)
• Stock purchase
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off benefits including PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
• Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)
• Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.