(USA) Senior, Software Engineer (Bellevue On-Site Hiring Event)

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•$90,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Bellevue, WA | March 2–6 Roles based in Bentonville, AR Immigration sponsorship is not available for these roles. We’re bringing Walmart Global Tech to Bellevue. From March 2–6, we’re inviting a select group of experienced backend software engineers to join us for an in-person hiring experience built for real technical depth and real connection. This isn’t a career fair. It’s an opportunity to explore the systems powering our U.S. Walmart Tech — and potentially leave with an offer. The first step to registering is to apply through this posting. Our team will review applications and invite a limited number of engineers to attend. If selected, you’ll receive full event details and next steps. What to Expect Day 1 – Engineering networking and leadership fireside chat A full day focused on meaningful technical conversations and connection. An inside look at the architecture powering our U.S. Walmart Tech A fireside conversation with senior engineering leaders Candid discussion with engineers who have built their careers in Bentonville Open Q&A about technical challenges, ownership, and growth Days 2–5 – accelerated onsite interviews Selected candidates will participate in focused technical interviews with our engineering teams. System design and architecture discussions Backend coding and distributed systems problem-solving Cross-functional collaboration scenarios Potential for same-day offers All roles hired through this event are based in Bentonville, Arkansas — home to our global headquarters and largest technology hub. Engineering Role Overview As a software engineer with Walmart Global Tech in Bentonville, you’ll build and scale backend systems that power seamless digital experiences for millions of people across our U.S. Walmart Tech ecosystem. From checkout and fulfillment to dynamic user journeys, the services we build connect digital and physical retail at one of the largest scales in the world. About U.S. Walmart Tech Across U.S. Walmart Tech, we partner closely with product, data, design, and business teams to build technology that empowers associates and helps customers save money and live better Whether someone is shopping on Walmart.com, using our mobile app, or walking into a store, we’re building the systems that bring those experiences together. What you’ll do Design and build scalable backend services and APIs that support complex digital experiences Lead architecture discussions, performance optimization, and scalability improvements Partner with product, frontend, data, and UX teams to deliver solutions that improve the end-to-end experience Mentor engineers and contribute to a strong culture of learning Champion best practices in architecture, security, testing, and operational excellence Build secure, high-performance distributed systems that handle large volumes of traffic and data Develop reusable frameworks and maintain high code quality through automated testing and thoughtful code reviews Troubleshoot complex production issues and lead root cause analysis Contribute to system resilience, performance, and security improvements Design and implement services using microservices and service-oriented architecture with Spring Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and GitHub What you’ll bring 4–8+ years of software engineering experience with strong backend depth Hands-on experience with Java, distributed systems, and large-scale application design Expertise in Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, Kafka, and Cassandra Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture Familiarity with CI/CD practices, DevOps, and monitoring tools Strong database design skills and experience writing complex queries Deep understanding of multithreading, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito Why Bentonville Bentonville is home to our global headquarters and one of our fastest-growing technology communities. Here, engineers take real ownership of high-scale systems while working in a campus environment designed for collaboration, speed, and connection. You’ll find a strong engineering community, short commutes, access to outdoor recreation, and a cost of living that supports both professional growth and personal life. About Walmart Global Tech Imagine writing code that impacts hundreds of millions of people. That’s the scale we build at. We’re a team of engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts, and technologists shaping the future of retail. We’re people-led and tech-powered, working together to help people save money and live better Here, you’ll grow your skills, take on meaningful challenges, and build technology that reaches far beyond a single product or platform. We believe being together makes us stronger. In person, we collaborate faster, learn from each other, and move ideas forward with speed and purpose. When you join us in Bentonville, you’re not just stepping into a role. You’re building what’s next — with a team redefining retail at scale. 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. The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ‎ Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. 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. Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. 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.

Requirements

4–8+ years of software engineering experience with strong backend depth
Hands-on experience with Java, distributed systems, and large-scale application design
Expertise in Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, Kafka, and Cassandra
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture
Familiarity with CI/CD practices, DevOps, and monitoring tools
Strong database design skills and experience writing complex queries
Deep understanding of multithreading, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns
Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito
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

Design and build scalable backend services and APIs that support complex digital experiences
Lead architecture discussions, performance optimization, and scalability improvements
Partner with product, frontend, data, and UX teams to deliver solutions that improve the end-to-end experience
Mentor engineers and contribute to a strong culture of learning
Champion best practices in architecture, security, testing, and operational excellence
Build secure, high-performance distributed systems that handle large volumes of traffic and data
Develop reusable frameworks and maintain high code quality through automated testing and thoughtful code reviews
Troubleshoot complex production issues and lead root cause analysis
Contribute to system resilience, performance, and security improvements
Design and implement services using microservices and service-oriented architecture with Spring
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and GitHub

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.
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.