(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable SAP payroll capabilities. You will drive the full software lifecycle, applying cloud-native architecture to improve resilience and agility.

You will mentor engineering teams and collaborate with Product, Payroll Operations, and IT to translate complex business needs into actionable solutions, delivering high-quality, data-driven payroll capabilities at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field and several years of software eng experience.
• Experience designing and delivering integrated payroll solutions across platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of payroll features across SAP Payroll at enterprise scale.
• Design, build, and optimize payroll schemas, wage types, PCRs, and processing frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into scalable solutions.
• Mentor engineers and drive best practices across the team.

Skills

SAP Payroll

HCM Payroll

ECP

PCR Development

Wage Type Config

Payroll Tax Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/CIS/Software Eng or related field

4 years’ software engineering experience

Tools

SuccessFactors

Workday

SAP FI/CO

Job description

Position Summary

Role summary: Join Walmart as a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable SAP platform capabilities. This role drives the full software lifecycle, applying cloud-native architecture principles to enhance system resilience and agility. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate across functions to translate complex business needs into actionable solutions. By leveraging data-driven practices and continuous improvement, you will ensure high-quality deliverables that align with strategic priorities and support Walmart’s commitment to innovation and operational excellence.

About the team

About the team: The Walmart Payroll Modernization Team leads the transformation of payroll technology for one of the largest global workforces. This team manages the strategy, design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of advanced payroll platforms, ensuring accurate and timely payments while addressing complex regulatory and business needs. Operating at the intersection of product, engineering, and payroll operations, the team drives modernization efforts, develops new capabilities, simplifies legacy systems, and supports large-scale business transformations. It fosters best-in-class engineering and operational practices to deliver scalable, resilient, and efficient payroll solutions.

What you'll do

• Be part of one of the world’s largest Payroll Modernization programs, delivering payroll solutions that support more than 1.6 million associates every month across a highly complex enterprise ecosystem.
• Design, build, and enhance payroll capabilities across SAP Payroll, supporting accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing at enterprise scale.
• Lead the design and implementation of payroll features including payroll calculations, retroactive accounting, taxation, garnishments, benefits deductions, time integration, off-cycle payments, payroll corrections, and year-end activities.
• Configure and optimize payroll schemas, PCRs, wage types, payroll functions, and payroll processing frameworks while ensuring maintainability and adherence to established standards.

What you'll bring

• Strong expertise across key U.S. payroll localization domains, including BSI TaxFactory, U.S. Taxation, Retroactive Accounting, Garnishments, Benefits Processing, Off-Cycle Payroll, and Year-End Processing (W-2, Quarter-End, and Tax Updates).
• Hands-on experience with SAP HCM Payroll and/or SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP), including schema design, PCR development, wage type configuration, payroll troubleshooting, and payroll operations support.
• Strong understanding of U.S. payroll tax regulations, including multi-state taxation, reciprocity agreements, resident/non-resident taxation, supplemental wage processing, and wage attachments.
• Proven experience designing and delivering integrated payroll solutions involving platforms such as SuccessFactors, Workday, ServiceNow, SAP Finance (FI/CO), banking systems, tax providers, benefits vendors, and custom enterprise applications.

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.

Compensation

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

601 N WALTON BLVD., BENTONVILLE, AR 72716-0000, 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.