(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart Connect; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart Connect is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead scalable platform capabilities, focusing on infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks.

You will own the full software lifecycle, apply cloud-native principles, and mentor teams to drive innovation and engineering excellence in Hoboken, NJ.

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-native microservices, containers, and automation.
• Strong Python/Java/JavaScript background for AI/ML applications.
• Ability to design scalable, secure, modular software systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks.
• Apply cloud-native architecture to ensure scalable, resilient systems.
• Lead full software lifecycle: coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, maintenance.
• Conduct design reviews to validate feasibility and quality.
• Build AI-driven applications with multi-step reasoning and automation.
• Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence.
• Collaborate across teams to define technical requirements and optimize processes.

Skills

Cloud-native architecture

SDLC management

API design

AI/ML integration

System design reviews

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

4+ years software engineering experience

Job description

Position Summary

What you'll do...

Role summary

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the development and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. This role requires ownership of the full software lifecycle, from design through deployment and maintenance, applying cloud-native principles to enhance system resilience and agility. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate across functions to translate complex requirements into effective solutions. Your expertise will drive innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.

**Immigration support is Not available for this role.**

About the team

At Walmart Connect, the AdTech Engineering team develops advanced platforms and AI-driven solutions integrating advertising, commerce, and data. The team tackles complex challenges such as automated media generation and next-generation AI systems to improve operations for advertisers, sellers, and internal partners. Utilizing extensive first-party data and an AI-first approach, the team pioneers intelligent agents and autonomous workflows that shape the future of retail advertising. Engineers contribute to impactful products that drive measurable outcomes, accelerate growth, and influence millions of customer journeys daily through innovative, scalable, and data-driven solutions.

What you'll do

• Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones and domain priorities.
• Apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
• Lead full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility and ensure quality and alignment with architectural standards.
• Build AI-driven applications integrating multi-step reasoning and automation features.
• Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate across teams to define technical requirements and optimize development processes using data-driven practices.

What you'll bring

• Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to ensure scalable and resilient systems.
• Strong experience in software development lifecycle management, encompassing coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
• Proficiency in API design, software prototyping, and applying design patterns for secure, maintainable, and modular solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI/ML components and intelligent automation using languages such as Python, JavaScript, and Java.
• Skilled in conducting system design reviews and driving engineering excellence through data-driven decision making and remedial action.
• Effective technical leadership and mentorship capabilities, fostering continuous learning and collaboration across teams.

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.

Hoboken, New Jersey US-10279: The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $264,000.00

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

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

221 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, 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.