(USA) Staff, Software Engineer
About The Position
Walmart is seeking 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 lifecycle, applies cloud-native architecture principles, and ensures technical quality through design reviews and innovation. It involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn complex problems into actionable solutions, mentoring engineers, and influencing architectural decisions. The position is part of Growth Tech, whose team tackles complex business and technical challenges using AI coding agents across planning, design, implementation, testing, and operations. The team establishes standards for scalable, reliable, and secure production systems at the intersection of software engineering, data, and AI. It builds platforms for intelligent automation, including agent orchestration and customer-facing AI solutions, to deliver insights to suppliers and merchants. The team emphasizes rapid iteration, adaptive systems, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The annual salary range is $110,000–$220,000. Additional compensation may include annual or quarterly performance bonuses and, for certain positions, stock.
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.
- Proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping.
- Experience with one or more of Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Rust, Dart, or C++.
- Ability to lead software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
- Skill in debugging, remedial action, and data-driven decision-making to optimize engineering outcomes.
- Experience mentoring engineers and influencing architectural decisions.
- Effective collaboration and communication skills for engaging cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
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.
Responsibilities
- Deliver platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks, aligned with roadmap priorities.
- Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
- Lead the full software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
- Conduct system design reviews to validate quality and alignment with architectural standards.
- Build AI-driven applications that integrate ML components and automation features.
- Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering best practices.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and track success metrics.
- Drive continuous improvement through innovation, feedback, and knowledge sharing.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k).
- Stock purchase plan.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty, and voting leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Company discounts.
- Military Leave Pay.
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
- Live Better U education benefit, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs.
- Performance-based bonus awards; additional compensation may include annual or quarterly bonuses and stock for certain positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
