(USA) Staff, Software Engineer
About The Position
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, driving the full software development lifecycle from coding through deployment. You will apply cloud-native architecture principles and integrate AI/ML solutions to enhance system resilience and agility. The role involves technical leadership, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration to ensure quality and alignment with business goals. You will use data-driven decision-making to optimize processes and foster continuous improvement, contributing to solutions that support Walmart’s technology roadmap and operational excellence. The International Transactions team develops and maintains systems for seamless, high-availability checkout experiences across global markets. It enables customers to amend orders after purchase while protecting transactions from fraud in real time. The team works at the intersection of customer experience, financial integrity, and operational reliability, delivering scalable and resilient solutions that support Walmart’s global operations and customer journey.
Requirements
- Option 1: 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.
- Option 2: 6 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
- Expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation, to ensure scalable and resilient systems.
- Strong experience managing the software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
- Proficiency in API design, software prototyping, and software design patterns for secure, modular, and maintainable solutions.
- Ability to lead technical design reviews and deliver platform engineering capabilities aligned with strategic roadmaps.
- Skill in mentoring engineers, fostering technical growth, and influencing architectural decisions for long-term sustainability.
- Data-driven problem-solving skills and experience translating complex user needs into actionable technical requirements.
- Commitment to continuous improvement through innovation, tooling enhancement, and adherence to engineering excellence standards.
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 WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility. Knowledge of accessibility best practices and Walmart accessibility standards and guidelines is valued.
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 build scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
- Lead system design reviews to validate feasibility and alignment with architectural best practices.
- Build AI-driven applications that integrate ML components and intelligent automation features.
- Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through continuous improvement.
- Collaborate across teams to define user problems, translate requirements, and track success metrics.
- Enhance processes, tools, and products to improve engineering productivity and quality.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Company discounts and Military Leave Pay.
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
- PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes, subject to job classification and length of employment.
- Live Better U: Walmart-paid education programs from high school completion through bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates; tuition, books, and fees are paid.
- Stock may be included as additional compensation for certain positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
