(USA) Staff, Software Engineer
About The Position
Join Walmart as a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. The role drives the full software development lifecycle, applies cloud-native architecture principles, and ensures technical excellence through design reviews and mentorship. It involves collaborating across teams to translate complex business needs into actionable solutions while promoting continuous improvement and innovation. The work supports engineering productivity, system resilience, and long-term sustainability aligned with Walmart’s strategic objectives. The Walmart Online and Store Returns Engineering team in Bentonville develops technology for returns across Walmart stores, eCommerce, Marketplace, and Fulfillment Services. The team works on customer experience, payments, fraud prevention, distributed state management, and reverse logistics. It modernizes critical platforms, integrates AI, and owns solutions from design through production. Engineers contribute to scalable, resilient platforms serving millions and can influence architecture and business outcomes. The position works in a full-stack environment with an emphasis on UI engineering.
Requirements
- 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; alternatively, 6 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
- Expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation for scalable and resilient systems.
- Strong proficiency in Java and JavaScript, with experience in software design patterns and API design.
- Ability to lead full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
- Experience in platform engineering, infrastructure tooling, and AI/ML integration.
- Skill in debugging, code insight, and software prototyping to enhance product quality and developer productivity.
- Ability to mentor engineers, influence architectural decisions, and promote engineering excellence through data-driven 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.
- Background creating inclusive digital experiences, including knowledge of implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility.
- Knowledge of 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 the full software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
- Apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
- Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility and alignment with architectural best practices.
- Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components to support automation and intelligent features.
- Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through documentation and knowledge sharing.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements and track success metrics.
- Work in a full-stack environment with emphasis on UI engineering.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off, including sick leave
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- 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
- Live Better U education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs
- Performance-based bonuses
- Stock for certain positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
