(USA) Staff, Software Engineer_AI/ML

Walmart Inc.; Bentonville (AR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) & stock purchase

Paid time off

Education benefits (Live Better U)

Job summary

Walmart seeks a Staff Software Engineer to lead scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. You’ll drive the full software lifecycle, mentor teams, and shape architectural direction across the Associate AI Platform.

The role focuses on cloud-native design, developer productivity, and delivering intelligent experiences for Walmart associates worldwide, with a strong emphasis on quality, scalability, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field or 6 years of experience in software engineering.
• Experience delivering cloud-native platforms and scalable systems.
• Strong background in system design, APIs, and engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones.
• Drive full software development lifecycle activities such as coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure scalable, resilient systems.
• Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility and alignment with architectural standards.
• Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components to enable automation and intelligent features.
• Mentor engineers, influence architectural decisions, and promote engineering excellence through documentation and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Cloud-native architecture

Microservices

Containers

Automation

SDLC management

API design

Mentoring

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

CI/CD

Job description

Position Summary

Position Summary... What you'll do... 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 high-quality system design. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate across functions to translate complex business needs into actionable solutions. A strong focus on innovation, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement is essential to support Walmart’s technology goals and enhance overall developer productivity. About the team: The Associate AI Platform team develops an enterprise-scale AI platform that enhances productivity, decision-making, and knowledge access for over two million Walmart associates globally. Operating at the intersection of AI, distributed systems, developer platforms, and product engineering, the team addresses complex challenges in agent orchestration, tool execution, personalization, and responsible AI. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will contribute to shaping the platform’s architecture and technical direction, driving innovation and scalability within one of the world’s largest enterprises. The team emphasizes robust design, cloud-native principles, and data-driven solutions to deliver impactful intelligent experiences.

What you’ll do

• Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones 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 and integrate ML components to support automation and intelligent 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 build scalable and resilient systems.
• Strong experience in software development lifecycle management, encompassing coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
• Proficiency in conducting system design reviews to ensure quality, feasibility, and alignment with architectural standards.
• Skilled in API design, software prototyping, and applying design patterns for secure, maintainable, and modular solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and influence architectural decisions.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using metrics to optimize engineering processes and product outcomes.
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and collaborative communication across cross-functional teams.

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. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

Location and Salary

Bentonville, Arkansas US-09050: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00

Sunnyvale, California US-11349: The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00

Additional Compensation

• annual or quarterly performance bonuses
• 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

Drug-Free Workplace

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.

About Walmart

Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we're reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.