Software Engineer III

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

7d•$90,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Software Engineer III at Walmart, you will contribute to the development of scalable, secure, and intelligent software solutions across multiple platforms. You will apply strong programming, analytical, and problem-solving skills to build, test, and enhance software systems while leveraging AI/ML and automation technologies to improve business outcomes and customer experiences. Working closely with engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders, you will help deliver high-quality software solutions, participate in technical design discussions, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers opportunities to grow technical expertise, expand knowledge of modern software engineering practices, and contribute to innovative solutions that drive operational excellence. The team is a multidisciplinary group dedicated to enabling data-driven decision-making and operational excellence. It combines expertise in advanced analytics, applied research, software engineering, and AI-powered solutions to solve complex business challenges. Collaborating closely with product, engineering, and business partners, the team develops scalable platforms, predictive models, automation frameworks, and data solutions that improve efficiency, reliability, and customer experiences. The team fosters a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement while building technologies that support Walmart's business objectives.

Requirements

Strong experience in object-oriented programming, software design principles, and modern development practices.
Proficiency in Java, Python, or similar programming languages with experience developing scalable applications and services.
Understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, distributed systems, and cloud-native application development.
Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities and leveraging Generative AI tools to enhance software solutions and engineering productivity.
Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex application and system issues.
Experience developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining high-quality software with a focus on performance, reliability, and security.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, or AWS), container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, and modern DevOps practices.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, application monitoring, and software lifecycle management.
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, product managers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.
Excellent communication skills, a continuous learning mindset, and a passion for innovation, automation, and applying emerging technologies to solve business challenges.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 2 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
OR 4 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
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.
Knowledge of accessibility best practices and joining Walmart as they continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions and services using modern programming languages and engineering practices.
Contribute to the delivery of features, applications, and AI/ML-enabled solutions that support business and platform goals.
Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Participate in solution design discussions and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable software components.
Integrate AI/ML capabilities and leverage generative AI tools to enhance software functionality and development productivity.
Troubleshoot software issues, analyze system behavior, and contribute to root-cause identification and resolution.
Develop automation tools and utilities that improve engineering efficiency and reduce manual effort.
Support code reviews, testing, deployment, and CI/CD processes to ensure software quality and reliability.
Monitor application performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Document technical solutions, best practices, and implementation approaches while sharing knowledge with team members.

Benefits

Incentive awards for performance
401(k) match
Stock purchase plan
Paid maternity and parental leave
PTO
Multiple health plans
Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Company-paid life insurance
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting leave
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
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.