(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

About The Position

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, driving the full software development lifecycle from coding through deployment and maintenance. You will apply cloud-native architecture principles and integrate AI/ML technologies to build resilient, modular solutions. The role includes technical leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across teams to align engineering work with business goals. You will influence architectural decisions, promote continuous improvement, and deliver high-quality software that enhances developer productivity and supports strategic priorities. The Global Data Foundation team develops scalable, intelligent data solutions to drive business innovation. The team designs AI-powered platforms for data ingestion, streaming, transformation, and self-service insights; establishes enterprise data standards; and ensures governance and compliance. Through cross-functional collaboration, it enables business units to use data effectively. Its work combines software engineering, solution design, and data engineering to maintain robust, automated, scalable data processing systems that meet evolving business needs and disaster recovery requirements.

Requirements

Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture and automation for scalable and resilient systems.
Experience building software to solve data operational problems at Walmart scale.
Experience in Agentic AI development and operations.
Strong experience in software development lifecycle management, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
Proficiency in API design, software prototyping, and software design patterns for maintainable, modular solutions.
Skills in DevOps engineering, infrastructure as code, and cloud automation to enhance platform capabilities and developer productivity.
Ability to mentor and lead engineers, foster technical growth, and promote engineering and operational excellence.
Data-driven decision-making skills to define metrics and optimize development processes.
Effective problem-solving and collaboration across technical and business teams.
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.

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, implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility; familiarity with accessibility best practices and Walmart accessibility standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Deliver platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks, aligned with roadmap milestones and domain priorities.
Drive full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, deployment, observability, and maintenance.
Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility, quality, and alignment with architectural standards.
Build AI-driven applications that integrate intelligent automation and ML components using multiple programming languages.
Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through documentation and knowledge sharing.
Collaborate across teams to define technical requirements and optimize development processes using data-driven practices.
Participate in an on-call rotation, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

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 leave, 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 education benefit program (Live Better U), including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
Performance-based bonus awards, including annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Stock may be additional compensation for certain positions.