(USA) Staff, Software Engineer (Partner Engineer)
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About the role
Our team works closely with our US stores and eCommerce business to better serve customers by empowering team members, stores, and merchants with technological innovation. From groceries and entertainment to sporting goods and crafts, Walmart U.S. offers an extensive selection that our customers value, whether they shop online at Walmart.com, through one of our mobile apps, or in-store. Focus areas include customers, stores and employees, in-store service, merchant tools, merchant data science, and search and personalization.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement scalable solutions for Solution Providers integrations with Walmart Marketplace APIs.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to define requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
- Build and maintain robust end-to-end systems, including integration strategies and partner enablement plans.
- Develop strong technical relationships with partners and guide them through complex integration scenarios.
- Deliver high-quality documentation, including architecture diagrams, API references, and integration guides.
- Write developer tools, sample projects, and code snippets to accelerate adoption.
- Identify product/API capability gaps by working backward from customer and partner use cases.
- Influence product roadmap by bringing partner insights into product strategy discussions.
- Provide technical training, onboarding support, and long-term integration guidance to partners.
- Drive alignment on strategic goals and value creation during partner lifecycle engagements.
- Advocate for Walmart Marketplace APIs externally by participating in conferences, webinars, and industry events; contribute to white papers, case studies, and technical blogs to drive awareness and adoption.
- Willingness to travel 20% of the time to meet partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Engineering (Computer Science preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in Partner Engineering, Solutions Engineer, or similar roles, with a strong focus on API-driven integrations.
- 4+ years of hands-on experience in software development or solution architecture for large-scale, resilient systems.
- Proficiency in integration technologies such as REST, GraphQL, and SOAP.
- Familiarity with languages such as Java, Python, PHP, or JavaScript and relevant frameworks.
- Proven experience in client- or partner-facing roles, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders across varying levels of technical understanding.
- Strong ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.
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Position Summary... Lead the architecture and implementation of scalable partner integrations with Walmart Marketplace APIs, driving cross-functional collaboration and technical enablement. Build robust systems, deliver high-quality documentation and tools, and advocate for API adoption through strategic partner engagement and industry outreach. What you'll do... As a Partner Engineer at Walmart Marketplace team, you will play a pivotal role in driving partner success through technical excellence and innovation. You'll work at an intersection of technology, product, and business enabling seamless integration between Walmart and its Solution Providers. By delivering scalable API-driven solutions and robust tooling, you'll empower partners to onboard efficiently across Walmart's omnichannel ecosystem. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape partner experiences, influence product direction, and contribute to Walmart's mission of Everyday Low Cost through technological leadership.
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