(USA) Staff, Software Engineer
About The Position
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. This role requires ownership of the full software lifecycle, driving innovation through cloud-native architecture and data-driven decision-making. You will mentor engineering teams, influence technical direction, and collaborate across functions to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business goals. Your expertise will ensure system resilience, maintainability, and continuous improvement while fostering a culture of technical excellence and operational agility. About the team: Walmart’s Associate Listening and Relations team is a full-stack Generative AI group within the People function, dedicated to empowering over 2.2 million associates globally through AI-driven solutions that enhance productivity and well-being. The team develops advanced systems such as RAG-based knowledge Q&A tools, agentic HR automation interfaces, and text-to-SQL analytics to simplify information access and actions. They focus on observability, automation, and scalability, leveraging expertise in Python, cloud technologies, distributed systems, and MLOps to deliver robust, personalized, and scalable experiences aligned with Walmart’s evolving workforce needs.
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 designing APIs and applying software design patterns to create secure, modular, and maintainable solutions.
- Proficiency in AI/ML integration, leveraging languages such as Python, Java, and JavaScript to develop intelligent automation features.
- Ability to lead technical design reviews and mentor engineering teams to foster continuous learning and engineering excellence.
- Data-driven decision-making skills to define metrics, optimize processes, and deliver high-quality platform capabilities.
- 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 join us as we continue 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 and domain priorities.
- Drive full software development lifecycle activities such as 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 ensure alignment with architectural best practices.
- Build AI-driven applications integrating machine learning components and intelligent automation 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 measurable success metrics.
- Continuously improve processes, tools, and products by embracing innovation and data-driven decision making.
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
- Jury duty
- Voting
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
