(USA) Senior, Software Engineer

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

1d • $90,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Role summary: As a Senior Software Engineer at Walmart, you will lead the delivery of scalable, high-quality software solutions by managing feature implementation, testing, and ongoing support. You will apply advanced programming skills and technical judgment to design and develop robust systems, integrating AI/ML components to enhance functionality. Collaborating across teams, you will translate complex business needs into effective technical solutions while promoting engineering excellence and continuous improvement. This role demands a product-driven mindset, strong problem-solving abilities, and commitment to delivering reliable, maintainable software aligned with Walmart’s strategic objectives. About the team: This team manages talent development for over 2.2 million Walmart associates, delivering scalable and resilient solutions using advanced technologies and cloud-native principles. They drive continuous improvement through data-driven practices, collaboration, and innovation. Team members contribute to software development, infrastructure, and tooling that enhance productivity and associate experience. Engaging with stakeholders, they translate complex needs into actionable plans while maintaining high standards of quality and integrity. The group fosters technical growth and operational excellence to support Walmart’s mission and business goals.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in software development with proficiency in languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Rust, Dart, and C++.
• Strong expertise in object-oriented programming, code review, debugging, and documentation-based coding practices.
• Proven ability to deliver scoped features and models through iterative development and continuous integration.
• Experience integrating AI/ML components and leveraging generative AI tools to enhance software solutions.
• Demonstrated skills in solution design, technical leadership, and applying scalable, secure software architecture principles.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Commitment to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality, reliable software.
• 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.
• 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 delivery of scoped features and models 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/ML components and leverage generative AI tools to enhance software intelligence and development velocity.
• Assist in solution design, evaluating trade-offs to build scalable, secure, and maintainable systems aligned with platform objectives.
• Engage stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements and define success metrics.
• Monitor application performance, ensure adherence to milestones, and support continuous integration and deployment.
• Promote engineering excellence through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and innovation initiatives.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees