(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Wal-Mart•Bentonville, AR

48d•$110,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Software Engineer - Frontend (Mobile) to lead the design and development of next-generation mobile applications. This role requires deep expertise in React, React Native, and Expo, combined with a strong grasp of modern mobile and web technologies. As a Staff Engineer, you will set technical direction, mentor engineers, and drive innovation using AI-driven developer tools (Agentic AI, MCP, LLMs) to accelerate productivity and enhance user experiences. About Enterprise Business Services (EBS) Walmart's Enterprise Business Services (EBS) is a powerhouse of seven exceptional teams delivering world-class technology solutions and services that make a profound impact at every level of the organization. As a key part of Walmart Global Tech, EBS sets the bar for operational excellence, harnessing emerging technologies to support millions of customers, associates, and stakeholders globally. Joining EBS means embarking on a journey of limitless growth, relentless innovation, and the opportunity to set new industry standards that shape the future of Walmart's global footprint. About Walmart Global Tech Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That's what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We're a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world's leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail. Walmart's culture is a competitive advantage, and it's fostered by being together. Working together in person allows us to collaborate, align quickly and innovate with greater speed. We use our campuses to create purposeful connection rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in software engineering with 5+ years in frontend/mobile development.
Deep expertise in React Native, Expo, JavaScript/TypeScript fundamentals.
Proven track record of delivering and scaling consumer-facing mobile apps, including App Store and Google Play deployments.
Strong knowledge of mobile OS internals (iOS/Android project structures, native modules, platform integrations).
Practical experience with React patterns, hooks, and performance optimization techniques.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead teams, with excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts.
Familiarity with AI developer tools (Agentic AI, MCP, LLMs) and a track record of adopting new technologies to improve engineering productivity.
Option 1: 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.
Option 2: 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
We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.
The ideal candidate would have 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

Provide technical leadership: Lead teams of engineers-including offshore associates-through technical direction, architectural guidance, and solution reviews.
Guide discovery and delivery: Partner with Product, UX, and business stakeholders to define technical strategies, validate solutions, and deliver high-impact projects.
Own mobile development: Architect, build, and scale React Native applications using Expo, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
Drive technical direction: Establish best practices for state management, performance optimization, and platform-specific integrations across iOS and Android.
Mentor and grow teams: Coach engineers on React and mobile fundamentals, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Ensure reliability and scale: Oversee the full lifecycle of mobile apps, including publishing, CI/CD pipelines, and release management.
Optimize performance: Apply advanced React Native techniques to deliver smooth, secure, and responsive apps.
Leverage AI tooling: Utilize Agentic AI, MCP, and LLM-based developer tools to streamline workflows, improve code quality, and accelerate delivery.
Promote collaboration: Work cross-functionally to deliver seamless, high-quality experiences to millions of users.

Benefits

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive 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.
Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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