(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Staff Software Engineer at Walmart, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, driving full lifecycle software development with a focus on cloud-native architecture and AI/ML integration. You will collaborate across teams to align technical solutions with business priorities, mentor engineering talent, and promote engineering excellence through rigorous design reviews and data-driven decision making. This role demands strong technical judgment, innovation, and adaptability to evolving technologies, ensuring high-quality, maintainable solutions that enhance developer productivity and support Walmart’s strategic objectives.

Our team enhances transportation execution within the supply chain by enabling efficient load creation, tendering, and automation for Fleet and third-party carriers. We develop scalable, reliable software solutions that improve operational efficiency and support omnichannel growth. Leveraging technology and process innovation, the team drives cost optimization, increased visibility, and faster execution. Collaboration, continuous improvement, technical expertise, and a product-focused approach are central to delivering excellence. Together, we elevate supply chain performance and enhance customer satisfaction through innovative and dependable software solutions.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to build scalable and resilient systems.
• Strong software development skills across the full lifecycle, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
• Experience in platform engineering, infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML integration using languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, or C++.
• Ability to conduct system design reviews and apply software design patterns for secure, maintainable, and modular solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions to ensure quality and sustainability.
• Proficient in data-driven decision making, problem solving, debugging, and requirements analysis.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to engage cross-functional teams and stakeholders effectively.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 4 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
• 6 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 and 2 years' experience in 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 to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones.
• Apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
• Lead full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Conduct system design reviews to validate quality and alignment with architectural standards.
• Build AI-driven applications integrating ML components and automation features.
• Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven practices and innovation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Performance-based bonus awards
• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k)
• Stock purchase
• Company-paid life insurance
• PTO (including sick leave)
• Parental leave
• Family care leave
• Bereavement leave
• Jury duty leave
• Voting leave
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)

What This Job Offers

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