Staff Software Engineer- Onsite Hiring Event 9/25

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

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. This role covers the full software lifecycle with cloud-native architecture and strong technical leadership across teams.

You will mentor engineers, drive engineering excellence, and collaborate to translate business needs into robust technical solutions in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a CS/CE/IS/SE degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading full software development lifecycle.
• Proven ability to design secure, modular software using recognized patterns.

Responsibilities

• Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling and ML frameworks.
• Apply cloud-native architecture for scalable, resilient systems.
• Lead lifecycle activities: coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, maintenance.
• Conduct system design reviews aligned with best practices.
• Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components.
• Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence.
• Collaborate across teams to refine technical requirements and processes.

Skills

Cloud-native architecture

Microservices

Containers

Automation

JavaScript

Python

Java

C++

Full software lifecycle

System design reviews

API design

DevOps engineering

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Computer Information Systems / Software Engineering or related

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

AWS

Job description

Position Summary

Walmart is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. This role involves driving the full software lifecycle, applying cloud-native architecture principles, and ensuring high-quality system design. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate across functions to translate complex business needs into effective technical solutions. A commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence is essential to support Walmart’s evolving technology landscape and business objectives.

What you’ll do

• Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones and domain priorities.
• Apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
• Lead full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility and ensure alignment with architectural best practices.
• Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components using multiple programming languages.
• Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate across teams to define technical requirements and optimize development processes using data-driven practices.

What you’ll bring

• Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to ensure scalable and resilient systems.
• Strong hands‑on development skills across multiple programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, and C++.
• Experience leading full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
• Ability to conduct thorough system design reviews and apply software design patterns for secure, maintainable, and modular solutions.
• Demonstrated capability in API design, software prototyping, and DevOps engineering to enhance platform productivity.
• Skilled in data-driven decision making and driving engineering excellence through continuous improvement and error correction.
• Effective collaborator with strong communication skills to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• 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.

Salary

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00

Additional compensation

• Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
• 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

2501 Se J St, Ste A, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, 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.

About Walmart

Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we're reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.