(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Overview As Staff Software Engineer at Sam's Club, you will lead the development of scalable platform capabilities across the Pre Purchase Experience Platform. You’ll work with the Tango team to build reliable data infrastructure and AI-enabled features that support omnichannel goals. You will guide architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure secure, maintainable software aligned with strategic roadmaps. Expect to solve complex platform challenges and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. This role offers impact at scale, shaping the technology that powers millions of shopping experiences. Compensation / Benefitsmedical, vision, dental 401(k) and stock purchasecompany-paid life insurancePTO and PPTOparential leave and family care leaveeducation benefits (Live Better U) Responsibilities Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmaps Drive full software development lifecycle activities (coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, maintenance)Apply cloud-native architecture to build scalable, resilient systems Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility and alignment with standards Build AI-driven applications integrating ML components and automation Mentor engineers and influence architectural decisions Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and track success metrics using data-driven practices Key requirements Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture with microservices and automation Strong software development skills across full lifecycle (coding, testing, CI/CD, maintenance)Experience in platform engineering, infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML integration using Python, Java, Java Script Ability to conduct system design reviews and apply design patterns for secure, modular solutions Demonstrated leadership in mentoring engineers and influencing architecture for sustainability Proficient in data-driven decision making and debugging to optimize processes and quality Mentoring Cross-functional collaboration Communication and documentation Cloud-native architecture Microservices Containers