Senior Software Engineer – Android

Walmart

. Troubleshoot production and business-critical issues on mobile platforms by analyzing impact, severity, and root cause .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesSenior💰 $117,000 - $234,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing scalable Android mobile applications using Java and Kotlin, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues and implement robust testing strategies to ensure optimal performance and user experience.

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Android Application DevelopmentJava ProgrammingKotlin ProgrammingREST API IntegrationMobile Development Lifecycle

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Hard Skills

Android SDKObject-Oriented Design PrinciplesMVVM ArchitectureCoroutinesGraphQLBackground Processing TechniquesUI ImplementationPerformance AnalysisTesting StrategiesScalable Backend Systems

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringProblem-SolvingCommunicationAccountability

Tools & Technologies

Google Play ServicesDDMSMATMessaging FrameworksThird-Party Libraries

Industry Keywords

ECommerceDigital PlatformsConsumer ProductsSoftware DevelopmentTechnical Leadership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidCloudGraphQLJavaKotlin

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Troubleshoot production and business-critical issues on mobile platforms by analyzing impact, severity, and root cause
Partner with support and engineering teams to resolve issues and conduct post-incident reviews
Design and deliver innovative mobile solutions aligned with business objectives
Evaluate technical opportunities, industry best practices, and emerging technologies
Drive high-priority initiatives from concept to execution
Develop and maintain scalable Android mobile applications using Java and Kotlin
Translate product and design requirements into high-quality solutions and intuitive user interfaces
Implement robust testing strategies and ensure timely delivery
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements, assess risks, communicate status, and unblock issues
Provide technical leadership by removing delivery obstacles and defining performance standards
Support continuous learning and adapt plans as priorities evolve
Uphold company policies, development standards, and ethical practices
Mentor team members and foster accountability and collaboration
Evaluate engineering processes and identify efficiency and cost-optimization opportunities
Incorporate stakeholder feedback to improve engineering effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
6+ years of professional software development experience across mobile, web front-end, and backend systems, with recent hands-on coding experience
Experience working on consumer-facing mobile applications, preferably in eCommerce, digital platforms, or large-scale consumer products
Strong experience building scalable backend systems and platforms
Proven experience designing and developing advanced Android applications
Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
Proficiency in Kotlin and Java for Android development
Experience translating wireframes and design specifications into pixel-perfect UI implementations
Knowledge of animations, transitions, and modern Android UI practices
Hands-on experience with Android SDK, services, and background processing techniques
Experience consuming remote data using REST APIs, JSON, HTTP, and messaging frameworks
Familiarity with Google Play services, including Maps, Location, and Cloud Messaging
Experience integrating third-party libraries and APIs
Ability to analyze and resolve memory and performance issues using tools such as DDMS, MAT, or equivalent
Strong understanding of the mobile development lifecycle and object-oriented design principles
Experience with modern Android architectures such as MVVM, Clean Architecture, ViewModels, Repository pattern, and Coroutines
Experience working with GraphQL and orchestration layers
Minimum qualification alternative: Bachelor's degree in a specified technical field and 3 years' experience in software engineering or related area, or 5 years' experience in software engineering or related area
Must comply with Walmart's drug-free workplace policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive awards for performance
401(k) match
Stock purchase plan
Paid maternity and parental leave
PTO, including sick leave
Multiple health plans
Medical, vision, and dental coverage
Company-paid life insurance
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees
Performance-based bonus awards
Stock
Vacation, holidays, and other PTO/PPTO
Paid education programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates