Staff, Software Engineer - Java

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Education benefits

Company discounts

Job summary

Walmart in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of scalable platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. You will own the full software lifecycle and mentor engineers to drive technical excellence.

The role emphasizes cloud-native architecture, data-driven decisions, and collaboration across teams to deliver robust, maintainable software aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Preferred: Master’s degree with 2 years' experience and accessibility/ WCAG 2.2 AA knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap priorities.
• Drive full software development lifecycle activities: coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Apply cloud-native architecture to ensure scalable, resilient systems.
• Lead system design reviews to validate quality and architectural alignment.
• Build AI-driven applications with intelligent automation using multiple languages.
• Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate problems into technical requirements and measurable outcomes.
• Continuously improve processes, tools, and products with data-driven decision making.

Skills

Cloud-native architecture

Microservices

Containers

AI/ML integration

Programming languages

Mentorship

Data-driven decisions

API design

Observability

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor in CS/CE/CIS/SE

Master’s in CS/CE/CIS/SE

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Terraform

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. This role requires ownership of the full software lifecycle, ensuring quality through system design reviews and continuous improvement. You will collaborate across teams to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions, mentor engineering talent, and drive technical excellence. Your expertise in cloud-native architecture and data-driven decision-making will support innovation and operational efficiency, contributing to the delivery of robust, maintainable, and high-impact software solutions aligned with business objectives.

About the team:

Join a dynamic engineering team dedicated to enhancing the Seller Experience and advancing Walmart’s Marketplace and Fulfillment Services. This team develops scalable, innovative solutions impacting millions of shoppers globally and supports Walmart International’s retail network across 20+ countries. Collaborating across functions, the group addresses customer, associate, and business needs by leveraging advanced fulfillment infrastructure and modern technologies. The environment fosters continuous improvement, solution design, and operational excellence, driving digital growth and shaping the future of eCommerce and fulfillment at Walmart.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and machine learning frameworks aligned with roadmap priorities.

• Drive full software development lifecycle activities such as coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.

• Apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure scalable, resilient, and agile systems.

• Lead system design reviews to validate quality and alignment with architectural standards.

• Build AI-driven applications integrating intelligent automation features using multiple programming languages.

• Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through best practices.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements and measurable outcomes.

• Continuously improve processes, tools, and products by embracing innovation and data-driven decision making.

What you’ll bring:

• 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 software prototyping to deliver maintainable and modular solutions.

• Experience driving full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.

• Ability to integrate AI/ML components and develop intelligent automation using languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, or C++.

• Demonstrated technical leadership with mentorship skills and sound technical judgment for architectural decisions.

• Data-driven decision-making capabilities to define metrics and optimize engineering processes.

• Effective collaboration and communication skills across technical and business stakeholders.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices . 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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart (https://one.walmart.com/) .

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

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.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

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.

Primary Location...

701 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.