Staff Data Engineer

Walmart

Staff Data Engineer building compliant de-identification and tokenization pipelines for Walmart’s health data solutions. Operating large-scale ETL, governance, and analytics workflows supporting retail health products and pharma partners.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $143,000 - $286,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data engineering, including data pipeline management, ETL processes, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on translating complex business requirements into scalable data solutions. Proficient in Python, SQL, and cloud data platforms, ensuring data quality and governance in health-focused products.

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Data EngineeringPython ProficiencyETL FrameworksData GovernanceCloud Data Platforms

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Hard Skills

Data Pipeline ManagementLarge-Scale Data ProcessingMetadata ManagementData ModelingWorkflow AutomationCI/CD PracticesData Quality AssessmentBusiness IntelligenceBusiness AnalyticsDatabase Engineering

Tools & Technologies

Apache KafkaREST APIsGitCloud PlatformsCLI-Driven Workflows

Industry Keywords

HIPAADGCExpert DeterminationPHIPIIRegulatory ComplianceData GovernanceEthical Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheCloudETLKafkaPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into scalable data solutions
Operate and evolve de-identification and tokenization pipelines on two on-premises vendor platforms through CLI-driven workflows
Build transformations and joins to adjust data granularity and satisfy risk thresholds under the Expert Determination methodology
Own daily and weekly refresh cycles feeding internal analytics and external pharma partners
Translate HIPAA, DGC, and Expert Determination requirements into engineering controls with Legal, Privacy, and Compliance
Implement data governance practices for regulatory and ethical compliance
Automate workflows and optimize ETL processes using modern tools and cloud platforms
Conduct data quality assessments and metadata management
Support data sourcing, experimentation, evaluation, and production for health-focused products
Collaborate with product, data science, and other data engineering teams, owning model quality, insights, and measurable impact

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and 4 years’ experience in software engineering or related field; or 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related field; or Master’s degree in Computer Science and 2 years’ experience in software engineering or related field
3 years’ experience in data engineering, database engineering, business intelligence, or business analytics
Translate complex business requirements into scalable data solutions
Expertise in data engineering, data pipeline management, and large-scale data processing
Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and ETL frameworks
Experience with cloud data platforms, workflow automation, and CI/CD practices
Knowledge of data governance, regulatory compliance, and sensitive healthcare data such as PHI/PII
Ability to design and implement data models and metadata management using modern tools
Familiarity with Apache Kafka, REST APIs, and Git
Ability to work with HIPAA, DGC, and Expert Determination requirements
Walmart maintains a drug-free workplace and a no-tolerance policy regarding illegal drugs and alcohol on the job

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
Paid time off (PTO), including sick leave
Parental leave
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
PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit program
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for eligible education programs
Annual or quarterly performance bonuses
Stock compensation may be included for certain positions