Senior, Data Engineer

Work onsite in Sunnyvale, CA and help build scalable data pipelines and analytics platforms that support data-driven decision-making. In this Senior Data Engineer role at Walmart, you will design and implement cloud-based data solutions using SQL, PySpark, and Airflow, partnering across teams to meet data quality, governance, and compliance standards.

Walmart offers a competitive salary and performance-based compensation, along with health and time-off benefits, education support through Live Better U, and additional financial benefits including 401(k) and stock purchase options.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures using SQL, PySpark, and Airflow in cloud environments such as Google Cloud Platform.
• Integrate and transform data from internal and external sources to support analytics and business intelligence initiatives.
• Create logical and physical data models that optimize storage and retrieval.
• Implement standards and monitoring processes to support data quality, governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions that enable data-enabled decision-making.
• Stay current with emerging data engineering trends and tools to strengthen data infrastructure and capabilities.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in data engineering, including data integration, data modeling, and governance.
• Strong SQL programming skills, plus working knowledge of PySpark and Airflow for pipeline development.
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms, especially Google Cloud Platform (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, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience transforming complex business requirements into effective data solutions.
• Experience with ETL, data ingestion techniques, and data ecosystem architecture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Or equivalent experience options: 3 years with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science, 5 years in software engineering or related field, or 1 year with a Master’s degree in Computer Science.
• At least 2 years of experience in data engineering, database engineering, business intelligence, or business analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in data engineering, database engineering, business intelligence, or business analytics; experience with ETL tools and working with large cloud datasets; Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 3 years of software engineering experience.
• Valued experience creating inclusive digital experiences, including knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA, assistive technologies, and accessibility integration.
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices aligned with Walmart accessibility standards and guidelines.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Performance-based bonus awards, with annual or quarterly performance bonuses
• Annual salary range: USD 117,000 - 234,000 per year
• Health benefits including medical, vision and dental coverage
• 401(k)
• Stock purchase (additional compensation for certain positions may also include stock)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off 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, a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates, with tuition, books, and fees completely paid for by Walmart

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

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.