(USA) Staff, Software Engineer, Information Security

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

2d • $110,000 - $220,000

About The Position

As a Staff Software Engineer in Information Security, you will lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure software solutions aligned with business objectives. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to analyze requirements, manage risks, and deliver high-quality, maintainable code. You will drive continuous integration and automation efforts while ensuring adherence to security standards and best practices. Expertise in software architecture, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving will help advance Walmart’s technology initiatives and safeguard critical systems.

The team leads critical security initiatives focused on AI security and protection across Walmart’s technology landscape. It conducts implementation reviews and establishes technical direction to enhance security posture. Through development, security technology, analytics, automation, and cyber engineering, the team advances secure and efficient operations and strengthens system infrastructure and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related area and 4 years of experience in software engineering or a related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company; alternatively, 6 years of experience in software engineering or a related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
• Expertise in software architecture, scalability, and designing distributed systems with high availability and disaster recovery considerations.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming and coding standards, with experience in automation and continuous integration/delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships through effective communication, analysis, and engagement.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and their implementation within software development lifecycles.
• Experience in debugging, defect management, and root cause analysis to support product quality and security compliance.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into modular, extensible technical solutions aligned with business objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Security+, GISF, CISSP, CCSP, or GSEC.
• Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related area and 2 years of experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects.
• Background creating inclusive digital experiences and knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, analyze, and address technical and business requirements for information security solutions.
• Design scalable, modular, and secure software architectures aligned with business objectives and compliance standards.
• Develop, review, and maintain high-quality code using Python and other relevant technologies, adhering to coding standards.
• Implement automation scripts to support continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
• Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshooting to resolve security vulnerabilities and software defects.
• Monitor program metrics and report progress against project milestones and risk mitigation strategies.

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.
• Live Better U education benefit, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs.
• Performance-based bonus awards and, for certain positions, stock.

What This Job Offers

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