(USA) Senior, Software Engineer

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits: medical, vision, and

401(k) and stock purchase program

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead delivery of scalable software solutions within the Global Data Foundation. You will design, build, and maintain applications and services, integrating AI/ML components and mentoring peers.

The role emphasizes full lifecycle development, CI/CD, testing, and performance optimization. You will work with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical requirements while ensuring reliability, security, and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or related area and 3 years’ experience; or 5 years’ experience in software engineering.
• Master’s degree in CS/CE/IS preferred with 1 year experience.

Responsibilities

• Own scoped feature and model delivery through collaborative engineering teams, managing implementation, iteration, testing, and support.
• Write clean, efficient, and reliable code across multiple languages, driving CI/CD and automated testing.
• Convert high-level designs into scalable, maintainable solutions aligned with platform objectives.
• Conduct code reviews, debugging, and defect management for quality and performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements and measurable outcomes.
• Monitor application performance and support continuous integration and delivery practices.
• Participate on-call rotation to triage data pipeline or application failures and recover as needed.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Python

Java

Rust

Dart

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/IS

Master's degree in CS/CE/IS

Tools

CI/CD

Observability tools

Job description

Position Summary...

What you’ll do...Role summary:

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the delivery of scalable software solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications and services. This role requires expertise in full software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, deployment, and monitoring, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation. You will integrate advanced technologies such as AI/ML components, ensure technical excellence, and provide mentorship to peers. Your contributions will align with strategic objectives, driving reliable, efficient, and maintainable software systems that support business goals and enhance user experiences.

About the team:

The Global Data Foundation team develops scalable, intelligent data solutions that drive business innovation. They design AI-powered platforms for data ingestion, streaming, transformation, and self-service insights while establishing enterprise data standards and ensuring governance and compliance. Collaborating across functions, the team enables business units to utilize data effectively, supporting growth and revenue generation. Their work integrates advanced software engineering, solution design, and data engineering practices to maintain robust, automated, and scalable data processing systems that meet evolving business needs and disaster recovery requirements.

What you’ll do:

• Own scoped feature and model delivery through collaborative engineering teams, managing implementation, iteration, testing, and support.
• Write clean, efficient, and reliable code across multiple languages, driving full software development lifecycle including CI/CD and automated testing.
• Assist in converting high-level designs into detailed, scalable, and maintainable solutions aligned with platform objectives.
• Conduct code reviews, debugging, and defect management to ensure software quality and performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements and measurable outcomes.
• Monitor application performance and support continuous integration and delivery practices.
• Participate on-call rotation to triage data pipeline or application failures and take necessary recovery actions

What you’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in software development with proficiency in languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Rust, Dart, and C++.
• Strong expertise in object-oriented programming, code review, debugging, and documentation-based coding practices.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot complex system issues effectively.
• Knowledge of AI/ML integration and generative AI tools to enhance software intelligence and development efficiency.
• Demonstrated skills in solution design, technical leadership, and applying scalable, secure software architecture principles.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure as code.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills to engage cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with observability tools and telemetry implementation to ensure system reliability.

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.

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 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 3 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Option 2: 5 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 1 year's 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:

2608 Se J St, 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.