(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Company-paid life insurance

PTO and paid leave programs

Education assistance (Live Better U)

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead scalable platform efforts across infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. You will own the full software lifecycle, drive cloud-native design, and mentor teams to deliver robust, data-driven solutions that align with business goals.

You will collaborate across functions to ensure resilience, maintainability, and rapid delivery. The role emphasizes observability, automation, and scalable experiences for Walmart’s global workforce, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, software engineering, or related field plus 4 years’ software engineering experience.
• Alternative: 6 years’ software engineering experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of scalable platform capabilities.
• Drive full software lifecycle including coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Apply cloud-native architecture for scalable, resilient systems.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure architectural alignment.
• Build AI-driven applications with ML components and automation features.
• Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence.
• Translate complex problems into technical requirements and measurable metrics.
• Improve processes, tools, and products with innovation and data-driven decisions.

Skills

Cloud-native architecture

Microservices

Containers

Automation

CI/CD

APIs design

Python

Java

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

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, driving innovation through cloud-native architecture and data-driven decision-making. You will mentor engineering teams, influence technical direction, and collaborate across functions to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business goals. Your expertise will ensure system resilience, maintainability, and continuous improvement while fostering a culture of technical excellence and operational agility.

About the team:

Walmart’s Associate Listening and Relations team is a full-stack Generative AI group within the People function, dedicated to empowering over 2.2 million associates globally through AI-driven solutions that enhance productivity and well-being. The team develops advanced systems such as RAG-based knowledge Q&A tools, agentic HR automation interfaces, and text-to-SQL analytics to simplify information access and actions. They focus on observability, automation, and scalability, leveraging expertise in Python, cloud technologies, distributed systems, and MLOps to deliver robust, personalized, and scalable experiences aligned with Walmart’s evolving workforce needs.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap and domain 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.
• Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility and ensure alignment with architectural best practices.
• Build AI-driven applications integrating machine learning components and intelligent automation features.
• Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements and measurable success metrics.
• 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 build scalable and resilient systems.
• Strong software development skills across the full lifecycle, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
• Experience designing APIs and applying software design patterns to create secure, modular, and maintainable solutions.
• Proficiency in AI/ML integration, leveraging languages such as Python, Java, and JavaScript to develop intelligent automation features.
• Ability to lead technical design reviews and mentor engineering teams to foster continuous learning and engineering excellence.
• Data-driven decision-making skills to define metrics, optimize processes, and deliver high-quality platform capabilities.

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 $132,000.00 - $264,000.00 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

10900 Ne 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004, 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.