Staff Software Engineer- Onsite Hiring Event 9/25

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. You will drive full software lifecycle, follow cloud-native principles, and mentor engineering teams.

Responsibilities include API design, DevOps emphasis, and collaboration across functions to meet business objectives with data-driven decisions. Competitive salary and benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, CE, or related field with 4 years of software engineering experience, or 6 years in the field.
• Experience leading full software lifecycle from design to deployment and maintenance.
• Strong cloud-native, microservices, containers, and automation expertise.
• Proven API design and DevOps experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver platform capabilities across infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks.
• Apply cloud-native principles for scalable, resilient systems.
• Lead end-to-end software development lifecycle activities.
• Mentor engineers and drive engineering excellence.
• Collaborate across teams to define requirements using data-driven practices.

Skills

Cloud-native architecture

Microservices

Containers

Automation

JavaScript

Python

Java

C++

API design

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CI/CD tooling

DevOps tooling

AI/ML frameworks

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.

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.
• 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.
• You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.

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

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.