(USA) Staff, Software Engineer, Information Security

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

21h

About The Position

As a Staff Software Engineer in Information Security, you will lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure software solutions that align with business objectives. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to analyze requirements, manage risks, and deliver high-quality, maintainable code. You will drive continuous integration and automation efforts while ensuring adherence to security standards and best practices. Expertise in software architecture, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving will support Walmart’s technology initiatives and help safeguard critical systems.

The team leads security initiatives focused on AI security, including implementation reviews and setting technical direction to enhance Walmart’s security posture. It applies development, security technology, and analytics expertise to advance automation and cyber engineering. Through collaboration, advanced security practices, and data-driven insights, the team supports secure operations, strengthens system infrastructure and performance, and helps maintain reliable, protected information systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related area, plus 4 years of experience in software engineering or a related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company; or 6 years of such experience without the degree.
• Expertise in software architecture, scalability, and distributed systems, including high availability and disaster recovery considerations.
• Strong proficiency in Python, coding standards, automation, and continuous integration/delivery pipelines.
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships through effective communication, analysis, and engagement.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and their implementation within software development lifecycles.
• Experience debugging, managing defects, and conducting root cause analysis to ensure product quality and security compliance.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into modular, extensible technical solutions aligned with business objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Security+, GISF, CISSP, CCSP, or GSEC.
• Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related area, and 2 years of experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects.
• Background creating inclusive digital experiences, with knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, analyze, and address technical and business requirements for information security solutions.
• Design scalable, modular, and secure software architectures aligned with business objectives and compliance standards.
• Develop, review, and maintain high-quality code using Python and other relevant technologies, following coding standards.
• Implement automation scripts for continuous integration and delivery pipelines to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot security vulnerabilities and software defects.
• Monitor program metrics and report progress against project milestones and risk mitigation strategies.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k), stock purchase plan, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, 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 covered for eligible programs.
• Performance-based bonuses and, for certain positions, stock compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior