(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

About The Position

The Staff, Software Engineer delivers scalable platform capabilities and leads work throughout the software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance. The role applies cloud-native architecture, AI/ML integration, and software design patterns to build resilient, modular solutions. It also provides technical leadership and mentorship and collaborates across teams to align engineering work with business goals and quality standards. The team supports Walmart International across more than 5,200 retail units in 23 countries and is part of International Sam’s Tech, leading strategic initiatives for Sam’s Club markets globally. It develops and maintains platform-level software to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and provide a seamless experience, using collaboration, innovation, advanced technology, and agile development practices to address customer, associate, and business needs.

Requirements

12+ years of professional experience, as stated under “What you’ll bring.”
Deep expertise in Java/J2EE/Spring Boot.
Expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation.
Proficiency in software design patterns, API design, database design, and software prototyping.
Experience with large-scale distributed systems and event-driven architecture.
Experience leading software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
Ability to conduct design reviews and use data-driven decision-making to optimize engineering outcomes.
Skills in debugging, remedial action, and continuous improvement to maintain high-quality code.
Mentorship and leadership capabilities to foster technical growth and collaboration.
Minimum qualification: a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area plus 4 years of software engineering or related experience; or 6 years of software engineering or related experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area and 2 years of software engineering or related experience.
Background creating inclusive digital experiences, including knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, digital accessibility best practices, and Walmart accessibility standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Deliver platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks, aligned with roadmap milestones and domain priorities.
Drive full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
Lead system design reviews to assess feasibility, quality, and architectural alignment.
Build AI-driven applications that integrate ML components and automation features.
Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and track success metrics.
Continuously improve processes, tools, and products.

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.
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 benefits for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.
Stock compensation may apply to certain positions.