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Data Contributor roles in data entry, annotation, and labeling qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under an approved CIP code in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months total to build your data career in the U.S.
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Global Marketplace is Walmart’s third‑party commerce platform, connecting sellers to millions of customers across categories while leveraging Walmart’s scale, trust, and omni‑channel reach. Marketplace platforms enable third-party sellers, and internal teams to deliver seamless digital and physical commerce experiences, supported by Walmart Global Tech’s data, platform, and AI capabilities. The Data Engineering organization within Walmart Global Tech AI and Data team builds and operates the platforms that make this possible—enabling real‑time decision‑making, personalizing seller focused applications, and the next generation of AI‑driven and agent‑enabled systems. We build with a people‑led, tech‑empowered mindset, focused on reliability, trust, and long‑term sustainability.
What you'll do:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes to support business analytics and reporting needs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data requirements and translate them into efficient data models and architectures.
- Extract, transform, and integrate data from internal and external sources, ensuring data quality and consistency.
- Implement and optimize data storage solutions using cloud platforms and big data technologies such as Apache Spark and Kafka.
- Analyze complex data flows and system integrations to propose effective solutions and improvements.
- Develop, test, and deploy code to automate data processing and support data governance standards.
What you'll bring:
- Extensive experience in data engineering, including data transformation, modeling, and ETL processes.
- Proficiency in SQL and programming languages such as Java, Python, or similar for code development and testing.
- Strong knowledge of big data technologies including Apache Spark and Apache Kafka.
- Understanding of data governance, data quality frameworks, and regulatory requirements related to data privacy and security.
- Ability to design and implement scalable data models and pipelines within cloud and big data environments.
- Experience supporting business analytics through effective data sourcing, integration, and validation techniques.
- Demonstrated capability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
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.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
Minimum Qualifications
Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and 3 years' experience in software engineering or related field. Option 2: 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related field. Option 3: Master's degree in Computer Science and 1 year’s experience in software engineering or related field.
2 years' experience in data engineering, database engineering, business intelligence, or business analytics.
Preferred Qualifications
Data engineering, database engineering, business intelligence, or business analytics, ETL tools and working with large data sets in the cloud, Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 3 years' experience in software engineering. We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.
Primary Location
1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America
Bentonville, Arkansas US-09158: The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00
Sunnyvale, California US-11657: The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00 - $234,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
Position Summary
Global Marketplace is Walmart’s third‑party commerce platform, connecting sellers to millions of customers across categories while leveraging Walmart’s scale, trust, and omni‑channel reach. Marketplace platforms enable third-party sellers, and internal teams to deliver seamless digital and physical commerce experiences, supported by Walmart Global Tech’s data, platform, and AI capabilities. The Data Engineering organization within Walmart Global Tech AI and Data team builds and operates the platforms that make this possible—enabling real‑time decision‑making, personalizing seller focused applications, and the next generation of AI‑driven and agent‑enabled systems. We build with a people‑led, tech‑empowered mindset, focused on reliability, trust, and long‑term sustainability.
What you'll do:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes to support business analytics and reporting needs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data requirements and translate them into efficient data models and architectures.
- Extract, transform, and integrate data from internal and external sources, ensuring data quality and consistency.
- Implement and optimize data storage solutions using cloud platforms and big data technologies such as Apache Spark and Kafka.
- Analyze complex data flows and system integrations to propose effective solutions and improvements.
- Develop, test, and deploy code to automate data processing and support data governance standards.
What you'll bring:
- Extensive experience in data engineering, including data transformation, modeling, and ETL processes.
- Proficiency in SQL and programming languages such as Java, Python, or similar for code development and testing.
- Strong knowledge of big data technologies including Apache Spark and Apache Kafka.
- Understanding of data governance, data quality frameworks, and regulatory requirements related to data privacy and security.
- Ability to design and implement scalable data models and pipelines within cloud and big data environments.
- Experience supporting business analytics through effective data sourcing, integration, and validation techniques.
- Demonstrated capability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
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.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
Minimum Qualifications
Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and 3 years' experience in software engineering or related field. Option 2: 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related field. Option 3: Master's degree in Computer Science and 1 year’s experience in software engineering or related field.
2 years' experience in data engineering, database engineering, business intelligence, or business analytics.
Preferred Qualifications
Data engineering, database engineering, business intelligence, or business analytics, ETL tools and working with large data sets in the cloud, Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 3 years' experience in software engineering. We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.
Primary Location
1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America
Bentonville, Arkansas US-09158: The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00
Sunnyvale, California US-11657: The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00 - $234,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before you target Data Contributor roles. Computer science, data science, and information systems CIP codes typically qualify, but applied social science concentrations often don't.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before interviews
Ask recruiters to confirm their E-Verify employer identification number during the screening call, not after an offer. Employers not enrolled in E-Verify cannot legally employ STEM OPT students, and switching employers mid-process restarts your 60-day reporting window.
Frame your I-983 training plan around data workflows
Your training plan must connect your assigned data tasks, such as annotation pipelines or quality-control workflows, to specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. Generic job descriptions get flagged by DSOs; map each duty to a coursework competency you developed.
Target employers with active DOL LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Data Contributor postings by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications, which signals they understand work-authorization compliance and are prepared to support structured OPT training plans and future visa transitions.
Request the offer letter before your OPT end date
Your STEM OPT extension application must be filed while your initial OPT EAD is still valid. Submit the I-765 with your completed I-983 at least 90 days before your OPT expires to avoid an authorization gap between your initial and extended periods.
Cross-reference your role against O*NET before filing
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Data Contributor or the closest matching SOC code and verify that the listed entry requirements include a bachelor's degree in a STEM field. If the profile lists a high school diploma as sufficient, document why your specific position requires STEM-level skills in your I-983.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Contributor role qualify for STEM OPT?
It depends on how the role is structured and what your degree covers. Data Contributor positions focused on data annotation, pipeline management, or quality assurance can qualify if your employer documents that the work requires and applies STEM-level knowledge. Your DSO will review the I-983 training plan to confirm the role connects to your specific CIP code, so the job description and learning objectives need to be precise, not generic.
What STEM degrees make me eligible for a Data Contributor extension?
Degrees in computer science, data science, information systems, statistics, mathematics, and related engineering fields are commonly approved under the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Your degree must carry an approved CIP code, not just a STEM-adjacent title. If your degree is in a social science or business analytics program, check whether your institution assigned it a qualifying CIP code before assuming you're eligible.
Does my Data Contributor employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Yes, E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT. Your employer must be enrolled before your extension is approved, and you must be employed at an enrolled site, not just under an enrolled parent company. If your worksite is a subsidiary or client site under a staffing arrangement, confirm that the specific legal entity signing your I-983 is the one enrolled in E-Verify.
How do I find Data Contributor jobs where employers already understand STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with documented Labor Condition Application filing history, which identifies companies already familiar with work-authorization compliance. Searching there reduces time spent explaining STEM OPT requirements to recruiters who haven't encountered the I-983 process before, and surfaces roles where the hiring infrastructure for OPT students is already in place.
What happens to my STEM OPT if my Data Contributor job ends before the extension expires?
You have a 60-day unemployment grace period from your last day of employment to find a new qualifying position. If you start a new job within that window, you must update your DSO with a revised I-983 reflecting the new employer and training plan. If you don't secure new employment within 60 days, your STEM OPT authorization ends and you must either change status or depart the U.S.