(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

About The Position

The Staff Software Engineer will lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable software solutions. The role involves software design patterns, cloud-native architecture, API design, platform development, technology assessments, and data-driven decision-making. The engineer will collaborate across teams and support continuous improvement in software engineering practices. The position is part of Walmart’s International Real Estate Technology team, which builds innovative, scalable, and reliable technology solutions for Walmart’s global real-estate operations. The team works with real-estate leaders, product managers, architects, and technology partners worldwide to simplify complex processes, improve property visibility, strengthen planning and execution, and support data-driven decisions. Its products are designed to be secure, maintainable, user-focused, and scalable. The role is based at the listed primary location in Bentonville, Arkansas. The job description does not specify whether the position is onsite, hybrid, or remote.

Requirements

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area, and 4 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
Option 2: 6 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
Expertise in software design patterns and cloud-native architecture for developing scalable solutions.
Strong experience with API design and platform development to support robust system integration.
Experience with DevOps practices that improve deployment efficiency and system reliability.
Proficiency in debugging and technical issue resolution.
Ability to conduct design reviews and develop software prototypes.
Experience with requirements analysis and data-driven decision-making to align development with business goals.
Effective collaboration and communication skills for working with cross-functional teams.
Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering best practices.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area, and 2 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
Knowledge of creating inclusive digital experiences, including implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards, using assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility into products.
Knowledge of accessibility best practices and Walmart accessibility standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Participate in design reviews to ensure software solutions are robust and scalable.
Develop and maintain APIs aligned with platform requirements and engineering best practices.
Apply software design patterns and cloud-native architecture principles to improve system performance, scalability, and reliability.
Use development tools and debugging techniques to identify and resolve technical issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements and deliver high-quality software products.
Use data-driven decision-making to guide development priorities and technical solutions.
Support DevOps practices to streamline deployment and operational processes.
Contribute to technology assessments and software prototypes that drive innovation.

Benefits

Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
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 for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Walmart-paid Live Better U education benefits for eligible full-time and part-time associates, including tuition, books, and fees for qualifying programs.