(USA) Senior, Software Engineer

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead delivery of scalable software solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications and services. The role covers the full software development lifecycle—including coding, testing, deployment, and monitoring—with an emphasis on continuous improvement and innovation. You will integrate advanced technologies such as AI/ML, maintain technical excellence, and mentor peers. Your work will support strategic objectives by creating reliable, efficient, and maintainable systems that advance business goals and user experiences.

The Global Data Foundation team builds scalable, intelligent data solutions that support business innovation. It develops AI-powered platforms for data ingestion, streaming, transformation, and self-service insights; establishes enterprise data standards; and ensures governance and compliance. The team collaborates across functions to help business units use data effectively and supports robust, automated, scalable data processing systems, including disaster recovery needs.

The position is based at the listed primary location in Bentonville, Arkansas. Walmart describes its workplace as drug-free, with a no-tolerance policy for illegal drugs and alcohol on the job.

Requirements

• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area, plus 3 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
• Option 2: 5 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
• Extensive software development experience and 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.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot complex system issues.
• Knowledge of AI/ML integration and generative AI tools.
• Skills in solution design, technical leadership, and applying scalable, secure software architecture principles.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure as code.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills for working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with observability tools and telemetry implementation.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area, plus 1 year of experience in software engineering or a related area.
• Background creating inclusive digital experiences, including knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, digital accessibility best practices, and accessibility standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Own scoped feature and model delivery with collaborative engineering teams, managing implementation, iteration, testing, and support.
• Write clean, efficient, and reliable code across multiple languages and drive the full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD and automated testing.
• Help translate high-level designs into detailed, scalable, and maintainable solutions aligned with platform objectives.
• Conduct code reviews, debugging, and defect management to ensure software quality and performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements and measurable outcomes.
• Monitor application performance and support continuous integration and delivery practices.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to triage data pipeline or application failures and take recovery actions.
• Provide mentorship to peers and contribute to technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k).
• Stock purchase plan.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, 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 that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Walmart-paid Live Better U education benefit for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
• Performance-based bonus awards; additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses are specified for this position.
• Stock may be additional compensation for certain positions.

What This Job Offers

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