Software Engineer III (Backend Java/Rust)

Position Summary...

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What you'll do...

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*Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.*

*This is a full-time onsite role based in Sunnyvale, CA; remote and hybrid options are not available.*

Role Summary

The Software Engineer III plays a critical role in designing, developing, and delivering scalable software solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams including product management and user experience. This position involves troubleshooting complex issues, performing root cause analysis, and ensuring high-quality code through rigorous testing and continuous integration practices. The role requires managing projects of varying complexity, providing technical guidance to small engineering groups, and driving innovation through iterative development. Commitment to maintaining security standards and delivering sustainable, high-availability applications is essential to support business objectives and enhance operational efficiency.

About the Team

The Walmart Item Orchestrator team comprises skilled engineers dedicated to building a high-performance platform that handles millions of queries per second across billions of items. Leveraging technologies like Java, Rust, Kafka, Cassandra, and Kubernetes, the team develops scalable, low-latency systems. Focused on collaboration and innovation, members deliver resilient, efficient features aligned with Walmart’s platform and business objectives. The team applies strong technical expertise and best practices, continuously enhancing solutions through iterative development and knowledge sharing to ensure reliable, high-quality software that meets rigorous performance standards.

What You'll Do

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define high-level designs