(USA) Staff, Software Engineer, Information Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, vision, and…

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Information Security to lead secure software design and scalable implementations. You will collaborate across teams to analyze requirements, manage risks, and ensure adherence to security standards across the software development lifecycle.

The role emphasizes CI/CD, code quality, and system performance, with expertise in Python, Java, SQL, and cloud security to support reliable, high-availability Walmart services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity.
• 6 years' experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, analyze, and address requirements while aligning with security objectives.
• Design scalable, modular, and secure software architectures.
• Develop, review, and maintain high-quality code in Python, Java, and SQL with security controls.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines to enable secure deployment.
• Lead defect management, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance on cybersecurity best practices to functional teams.

Skills

Python

Java

SQL

CI/CD

Security design

Cloud security

Requirements analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity

6 years' experience in software engineering

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Position Summary... What you'll do...Role summary: Join Walmart as a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Information Security, where you will lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure software solutions. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional partners to analyze requirements, manage risks, and ensure adherence to security standards throughout the software development lifecycle. You will drive continuous integration and deployment practices while overseeing code quality and system performance. Your expertise in software architecture, cloud computing, and security controls will support Walmart's commitment to delivering reliable, high-availability products that meet evolving business and technical needs.

About the team:

The Security Partners Engineering team is dedicated to safeguarding applications, platforms, and infrastructure by automating security control assessments. This team designs resilient, secure services and AI-driven workflows to enhance security evaluation and minimize enterprise risk. Collaborating closely with development teams, members improve productivity while upholding strong security standards. The team emphasizes expertise in cloud security, application security, automation, and software development life cycle processes. Members contribute to scalable, maintainable solutions that support Walmart's commitment to secure and reliable technology environments, ensuring robust protection across all systems and services.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, analyze, and address technical and business requirements, ensuring alignment with security objectives.
• Design scalable, modular, and secure software architectures that meet functional and non-functional requirements.
• Develop, review, and maintain high-quality code using languages such as Python, Java, and SQL, adhering to coding standards and security controls.
• Implement continuous integration and delivery pipelines to support efficient and secure software deployment.
• Build agentic systems, skills and vibe code to accelerate development and automation needed
• Lead defect management, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to enhance software reliability and security.
• Support functional teams by providing technical guidance on cybersecurity best practices.

What you'll bring:

• Proficiency in programming languages including Python, Java, and SQL, with strong coding skills and agentic building experience.
• Experience designing scalable software architectures and implementing security controls within cloud computing environments.
• Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to support efficient software delivery.
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships through effective communication, analysis, and engagement techniques.
• Expertise in requirement analysis, risk assessment, and translating business needs into functional and non-functional software solutions.
• Familiarity with software testing methodologies, defect management, and root cause analysis to ensure product quality and security.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience in telemetry, disaster recovery design, and modular solution development.

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.

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, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 4years' experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.

Option 2: 6 years' experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Certification in Security+, GISF, CISSP, CCSP, or GSEC, Master's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity or related area and 2 years' experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects, 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.