(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Software Engineer will lead the development and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks, aligned with strategic roadmaps. This role encompasses full lifecycle software ownership, from design and coding to deployment and maintenance, applying cloud-native principles to enhance system resilience and agility, and MLOPs. The position requires technical leadership, mentorship, and collaboration across teams to drive engineering excellence and innovation. The engineer will engage stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable solutions, ensuring high-quality, maintainable software that supports business objectives and continuous improvement. About the team: The Walmart team combines expertise in data science and computer vision to drive innovation focused on safety and security. They specialize in fraud prevention, threat detection, and digital risk management while advancing cloud transformation efforts. Leveraging advanced analytics and data-driven insights, the team enhances decision-making and operational reliability. Collaboration and continuous improvement underpin their approach, promoting accuracy, security, and sustainable growth. This team plays a critical role in maintaining a secure environment and stakeholder confidence through technical excellence and innovative solutions aligned with Walmart’s strategic goals.

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 platform development to deliver high-quality solutions.
Experience leading full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
Ability to conduct thorough design reviews and apply debugging and remedial actions to improve code quality.
Skilled in integrating AI/ML components and developing intelligent automation using multiple programming languages.
Demonstrated capability in mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions for sustainable architecture.
Data-driven mindset with experience in defining metrics and optimizing engineering processes.
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.
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

Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap priorities to ensure scalable and resilient systems.
Lead full software development lifecycle activities such as coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
Conduct system design reviews to validate quality, feasibility, and alignment with architectural standards.
Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components using modern programming languages and platforms.
Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering best practices for sustainability and reusability.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements and measurable success metrics.
Drive continuous improvement through code quality reviews, innovation, and adoption of emerging technologies.

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
Jury duty
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
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.