(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase

Paid time off

Live Better U

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. The role emphasizes cloud-native architecture, design reviews, and mentorship while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software aligned with business goals.

The team develops microservices with Java Spring Boot and Python, using Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments, and focuses on reliability, performance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is expected.
• 10+ years of software development experience with Java and distributed systems is preferred.
• Experience designing REST APIs and microservices at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and delivery of scalable platform capabilities with small-to-medium teams.
• Architect scalable, secure, and efficient solutions meeting current and future needs.
• Design and build robust RESTful APIs and microservices with Java and Spring Boot.

Skills

Java & Spring Boot

Kafka streaming

GCP cloud

PySpark

Airflow

BigQuery

Kubernetes

Docker

REST APIs

CI/CD

Agile SCRUM

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

BigQuery

Job description

Position Summary

Role 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 technical excellence through design reviews and mentorship. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions, promote engineering best practices, and continuously improve processes and products. This position demands strong technical judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, maintainable software aligned with business objectives.
About the team:
The team partners with Global Governance units to design and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications and APIs. They develop resilient microservices using Java Spring Boot and Python, leveraging containerized deployments with Docker and Kubernetes. Committed to software quality, the team conducts thorough code reviews and testing while addressing technical challenges efficiently. Emphasizing iterative delivery and technical excellence, they foster innovation and collaboration to achieve business and platform objectives. Their focus on reliability, performance, and best engineering practices ensures robust, maintainable solutions aligned with organizational goals.

What you'll do

• Act as a technical lead to design, develop, and deliver multiple business- or technology-driven projects with small to medium-sized teams, supporting new functionalities and user experiences.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping architectural decisions, championing scalable, secure, and efficient solutions to meet current and future needs.
• Design and build robust RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring high performance, maintainability, and developer ergonomics.
• Architect and implement real-time data engineering pipelines leveraging Apache Kafka, PySpark, and Apache Airflow for end-to-end streaming and batch data workflows.
• Lead cloud-native development on GCP, utilizing Big Query for large-scale data warehousing, analytics, and ML feature engineering.
• Design data and feature pipelines that power intelligent, data-driven product experiences.
• Build, deploy, and operate AI agent frameworks and MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers, enabling scalable agentic automation across engineering and business workflows.
• Guide software engineers in building and delivering secure REST services using Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Kafka, Kubernetes, Maven, and cloud technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Product, Business, and Operations to understand requirements and deliver high-quality software products.
• Drive proof-of-concepts and validate ideas through prototypes leveraging emerging AI and data technologies.
• Run A/B experiments, measuring impact on quality and business metrics.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of engineering excellence.
• Own production reliability — observability, on-call rotations, and root cause analyses (RCAs).
• Build AI-driven applications integrating ML components and intelligent automation features.
• Lead platform engineering efforts to deliver scalable, cloud-native infrastructure and reusable tooling supporting AI/ML frameworks.
• Drive the full software development lifecycle across multiple teams, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and real-time data processing.
• Architect intelligent software systems integrating AI agents and advanced model-driven design techniques.

What you’ll bring

• 10–14years of experience in software development using modern languages, with deep expertise in Java and its core principles.
• Expert-level proficiency in Spring Boot and Spring MVC for building production‑grade REST APIs and microservices at scale.
• Proven hands‑on experience architecting and implementing Apache Kafka event‑streaming solutions for high‑throughput, real‑time data processing.
• Strong working experience with GCP services and cloud‑native patterns, including compute, storage, and managed data services.
• Hands‑on experience with Big Query for large‑scale data warehousing, complex SQL analytics, and ML feature pipelines.
• Demonstrated expertise building data engineering pipelines using PySpark and orchestrating workflows with Apache Airflow.
• Experience designing, building, and deploying AI agents and MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers for intelligent automation and LLM‑integrated workflows.
• 10+ years of experience building complex distributed systems, microservices, and event‑driven architectures optimized for real‑time data processing and AI/ML integration.
• Expert-level knowledge of Java, SQL and NoSQL databases, distributed caching, and container technologies (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Strong ownership of code quality — extensive unittest coverage, code reviews, and CI/CD best practices.
• Familiarity with modern front‑end build pipelines and tools.
• Strong experience with performance profiling tools and techniquesto identify bottlenecks in code and system components.
• Proven ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and frameworks quickly.
• Ability to deliver in Agile methodology (SCRUM).

Benefits

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.

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

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

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

805 Se Moberly Ln., Bentonville, AR 72712, 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.

Walmart is 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.

Benefits you’ll enjoy

Discount Card
Get 10% off
Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular‑priced items and fresh produce in‑store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.

Live Better U
100% covered
Earn a degree or in‑demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.

Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job‑specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.

Enjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans.

Paid time off
Take a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family

Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges

Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.

Imagine a workplace surrounded by innovation. At Walmart’s new Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas, we’re redefining what it means to work at a global leader.
Set on 350 acres of thoughtfully revitalized land, our new campus seamlessly integrates the charm of Northwest Arkansas with cutting edge design and technology. From biking trails and outdoor courtyards to flexible, tech‑enabled workspaces, every detail reflects our commitment to sustainability, connection, and culture.
With amenities like on‑site childcare at our Little Squiggles Children’s Enrichment Center, the Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness Center, and a vibrant food hall featuring local and international favorites, we’re creating a space where work‑life balance isn’t just a goal—it’s a reality.

Beyond the campus, Bentonville offers a dynamic lifestyle with world‑class dining, art at the Crystal Bridges Museum, and countless outdoor activities.

Whether you’re exploring High South cuisine, enjoying live performances at our new amphitheater, or cycling the Razorback Greenway, you’ll experience the perfect blend of small‑town charm and big‑city amenities.

Join us at Walmart and grow your career alongside a community that feels like home.

This isn’t just a workplace—it’s a destination for leaders eager to make a difference.

$110,000 - $220,000/yr

Regular / Permanent