(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

18d • $110,000 - $286,000

About The Position

Role summary: 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 principles, and ensuring technical excellence through design reviews and continuous improvement. You will mentor engineering teams, collaborate across functions to translate complex problems into actionable solutions, and uphold high standards of quality and integrity. Your expertise will support innovation, operational efficiency, and the achievement of strategic business objectives within a dynamic technology environment. About the team: The team delivers advanced platform capabilities, focusing on scalable, resilient, and agile cloud-native solutions. It drives the full software development lifecycle, integrating AI and machine learning to enhance automation and product innovation. Members collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate complex challenges into actionable plans, ensuring alignment with business goals. The team emphasizes technical excellence, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing while fostering a supportive environment that encourages growth and accountability. Committed to delivering value, the team prioritizes customer perception and operational efficiency through data-driven practices and effective communication across functions.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in platform engineering, including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks such as CI/CD and feature stores.
• Strong proficiency in cloud-native architecture principles, including microservices, containers, and automation for scalable and resilient systems.
• Extensive experience in full software development lifecycle ownership, from coding and testing to deployment and maintenance.
• Skilled in AI/ML integration using languages like Python, Java, and C++, with knowledge of intelligent automation and design patterns.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and mentorship capabilities, fostering growth and guiding architectural decisions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Commitment to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
• 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
• We value candidates with a 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.
• The ideal candidate would have 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 machine learning frameworks aligned with roadmap priorities.
• Lead full software development lifecycle activities such as coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Design and implement cloud-native architectures emphasizing scalability, resilience, and automation.
• Integrate AI/ML components to develop intelligent automation features using multiple programming languages.
• Mentor engineers and influence architectural decisions to promote standardization and sustainability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement through code quality reviews, documentation, and knowledge sharing.
• Take ownership of deliverables ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical excellence.

Benefits

• At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Live Better U is a 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees