(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

10d•Onsite

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. This role involves driving the full software development lifecycle, applying cloud-native architecture principles, and ensuring technical excellence through design reviews and mentorship. Collaborating across teams, you will translate complex user needs into actionable solutions, promote engineering best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement. Your expertise will support innovation, operational efficiency, and the achievement of strategic technology goals within a dynamic environment. About the team: Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) Technology enables scalable fulfillment solutions for third-party sellers, supporting transportation, inventory, warehouse operations, billing, and delivery. The team operates at the intersection of Marketplace and Walmart’s supply chain, collaborating with Product, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, and Transportation partners. Combining the agility of a growth business with the scale of a global retailer, the team drives innovation and expands fulfillment capabilities into new models and international markets. This environment promotes technical excellence and cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful solutions that enhance the seller fulfillment journey.

Requirements

Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to ensure scalable and resilient systems.
Strong proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping to deliver maintainable and modular solutions.
Experience driving full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
Ability to integrate AI/ML components and develop intelligent automation using languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, or C++ and microservices.
Demonstrated technical leadership with mentorship skills and sound technical judgment for architectural decisions.
Data-driven decision-making capabilities to define metrics and optimize engineering processes.
Effective collaboration and communication skills across technical and business stakeholders.
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

Be a deeply hands-on technical leader, write production-quality code, build automated tests, and drive implementations through production deployment
Own the full software development lifecycle: coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance
Apply cloud-native architecture principles to deliver scalable, resilient, and agile systems
Lead system design reviews to validate quality and alignment with architectural standards
Build AI-driven applications with intelligent automation features across multiple programming languages
Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through best practices
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable requirements and measurable outcomes
Continuously improve processes, tools, and products through 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 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 in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.)