(USA) Senior, Software Engineer

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

2d • $90,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Role summary: As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the delivery of scalable software solutions by managing feature implementation, testing, and ongoing support within collaborative teams. You will apply advanced programming skills and technical judgment to design, develop, and maintain high-quality systems aligned with strategic objectives. This role involves integrating AI/ML components, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring operational excellence through effective DevOps practices. You will engage with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions while mentoring peers and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability. About the team: The Merchant Technology Cost Platform team drives the delivery of scalable, reliable software solutions aligned with Walmart’s platform goals. The team collaborates across functions to implement features, APIs, and AI/ML components, ensuring high-quality outcomes through iterative development and continuous integration. Members apply strong technical skills in coding, debugging, and design while embracing innovation and best practices. The team fosters a culture of knowledge sharing, technical ownership, and proactive problem-solving to support system performance and customer satisfaction. This group is committed to advancing technology with a focus on efficiency and long-term impact. About Walmart Global Tech Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail. Walmart’s culture is a competitive advantage, and it’s fostered by being together. Working together in person allows us to collaborate, align quickly and innovate with greater speed. We use our campuses to create purposeful connection rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in object-oriented programming and documentation-based coding practices.
• Experience delivering scoped features through iterative development and collaborative engineering teams.
• Strong technical acumen in debugging, code review, and continuous integration/deployment processes.
• Ability to design scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions aligned with platform objectives.
• Proficiency in integrating AI/ML components and leveraging generative AI tools to enhance development.
• Skilled in translating complex business requirements into actionable technical solutions with measurable outcomes.
• Commitment to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
• Option 2: 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 1 year's experience in software engineering or related area.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own scoped feature delivery through collaborative engineering teams, managing implementation, iteration, testing, and support.
• Write clean, efficient, and reliable code across multiple languages, driving full software development lifecycle including CI/CD and automated testing.
• Integrate AI and ML components to enhance software intelligence and leverage generative AI tools to improve development velocity.
• Assist in solution design, evaluating trade-offs to build scalable, secure, and maintainable systems
• Conduct code reviews, debugging, and defect management
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements and measurable outcomes.
• Monitor application performance and maintain system reliability through proactive DevOps practices.
• Mentor peers, promote engineering best practices, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
• Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level