(USA) Staff, Data Engineer

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Staff Data Engineer at Walmart, you will design and implement scalable data solutions aligned with business strategies and regulatory requirements. You will translate complex business needs into data architectures and ensure data quality, governance, and integration across platforms. The role leads data pipeline development, optimizes data models, and collaborates across teams to deliver actionable insights and support enterprise-wide initiatives, innovation, and operational excellence while maintaining ethical and security standards.

The team provides final guidance hours to Walmart US Hourly Associates and develops systems supporting this process. It analyzes hours, budget constraints, labor standards, and volume forecasts. Working with Real Estate, Merchandising Operations, Central Operations, and Global Technology, the team helps ensure staffing needs are met and uses data engineering, process mapping, and advanced analytics to improve workforce planning and operational efficiency.

The position is based at 802 Respect Dr, Bentonville, Arkansas. Walmart states that it maintains a drug-free workplace and prohibits illegal drugs and alcohol on the job.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following software engineering experience and education combinations: a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 6 years of experience in software engineering or a related field; 8 years of experience in software engineering or a related field; or a master's degree in Computer Science and 4 years of experience in software engineering or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in data engineering, database engineering, business intelligence, or business analytics.
• 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Expertise in data engineering, including data modeling, transformation, and integration using SQL and cloud platforms such as Google BigQuery.
• Understanding of business context across multiple domains and the ability to translate requirements into data solutions.
• Experience designing and deploying scalable data pipelines and automating data preparation and processing.
• Knowledge of data governance principles, including data quality, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in algorithm design and applying advanced analytical techniques to complex business problems.
• Ability to develop and maintain data documentation and manage metadata.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in data engineering, database engineering, business intelligence, or business analytics.
• Experience with ETL tools and working with large data sets in the cloud.
• A master's degree in Computer Science or a related field and 6 years of experience in software engineering.
• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of creating inclusive digital experiences, implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards, using assistive technologies, and applying accessibility best practices.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex business requirements into scalable data engineering solutions aligned with organizational strategy.
• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and architectures using SQL, Google BigQuery, and other relevant technologies.
• Implement data governance practices that support compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, source, and integrate data sets for analysis and reporting.
• Optimize data transformation, integration, and storage processes to support business insights and decision-making.
• Lead code development, testing, and troubleshooting to deliver high-quality, reliable data solutions.
• Stay current with data engineering trends and tools to improve system performance and scalability.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty, and 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.
• Live Better U education benefit: Walmart-paid tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.
• Performance-based bonus awards and additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
• Stock may be offered as additional compensation for certain positions.

What This Job Offers

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