(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

StartupNWA; Bentonville, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and stock purchase plan

PTO including sick leave and holidays

Live Better U education benefits

Job summary

Walmart in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to deliver scalable platform capabilities and own the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. You will mentor engineers and lead architecture reviews to ensure quality and security.

The role emphasizes cloud-native architectures, AI/ML integration, and modular design. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet roadmaps and drive innovation in the growth

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in CS/CE/IS/SE or a related field with 4 years of software engineering experience.
• Alternative: 6 years of software engineering experience in related roles.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures and AI/ML is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmaps.
• Lead full software development lifecycle activities: coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, maintenance.
• Apply cloud-native architecture to ensure scalable, resilient systems.
• Lead design reviews to validate quality and adherence to standards.
• Build AI-driven applications integrating ML components and automation features.
• Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, promote engineering excellence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and success metrics.
• Continuously improve processes, tools, and products through innovation and feedback.

Skills

Cloud-native architecture

Microservices

Containers

Automation

Software design patterns

API design

Software prototyping

Full SDLC ownership

JavaScript frameworks

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's in CS/CE/IS/SE or related

6+ years software engineering experience

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Observability tools

Job description

Position Summary...

Role summary: The (USA) Staff, Software Engineer plays a critical role in delivering scalable platform capabilities and driving the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. This position leads technical execution aligned with strategic roadmaps, mentors engineering teams, and fosters continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making and innovation. The role requires expertise in cloud-native architectures, AI/ML integration, and software design patterns to build resilient, modular solutions. Collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders ensures alignment with business objectives while maintaining high standards of quality, security, and operational excellence.

About the team: Our team operates at the intersection of software engineering, data, AI systems, and rapid experimentation. We develop platforms that enable intelligent automation at scale, including agent orchestration and customer-facing AI solutions. Focused on iteration speed and practical impact, we build adaptive systems that learn from usage. The work involves navigating ambiguous problem spaces and defining scalable, reliable, and secure production‑grade software. This collaborative environment fosters innovation and continuous improvement to address complex business and technical challenges within the growth technology space.

What you’ll do...

• Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap 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.
• Lead system design reviews to validate quality and alignment with architectural standards.
• Build AI-driven applications integrating ML components and automation features.
• Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and track success metrics.
• Continuously improve processes, tools, and products through innovation and feedback integration.

What you’ll bring...

• Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to ensure scalable and resilient systems.
• Strong proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping to deliver maintainable and modular solutions.
• Experience with full software development lifecycle ownership, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
• Skilled in JavaScript and related frameworks such as React JSX, Redux‑Saga, and React Native for front-end and mobile application development.
• Ability to lead design reviews and apply data-driven decision making to optimize engineering outcomes.
• Demonstrated capability in DevOps engineering and remedial action to enhance platform reliability and developer productivity.

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, 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, One.Walmart.

Bentonville, Arkansas US-09158: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00

Sunnyvale, California US-11656: The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 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...

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.