Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart is hiring a Staff Software Engineer to help lead the development and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, spanning infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. This hybrid role supports end-to-end delivery across the full software lifecycle, with a focus on cloud-native design, technical rigor, and engineering mentorship.

Working from 2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, you’ll contribute to platform roadmap execution and partner across teams to turn technical and user needs into well-scoped implementation plans.

What you’ll do

• Deliver platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks, aligned to roadmap milestones and domain priorities.
• Own full software development lifecycle work: coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance.
• Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build systems that are scalable, resilient, and adaptable.
• Lead system design reviews to confirm feasibility and adherence to architectural best practices.
• Build AI-driven applications that integrate ML components and automation features.
• Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and help raise engineering excellence across the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to define user problems and translate them into actionable technical requirements.
• Use data-driven approaches to measure success metrics and optimize development processes.

Required skills

• Extensive experience in software development, with proficiency in languages commonly used by Full Stack engineers such as JavaScript, Python, Java, Rust, Dart, and C++.
• Strong object-oriented programming background, plus experience with code review, debugging, and documentation-based coding practices.
• Proven ability to deliver scoped features and models using iterative development and continuous integration.
• Experience integrating AI/ML components and leveraging generative AI tools to enhance software solutions.
• Demonstrated capability designing scalable, secure, and maintainable systems tied to business objectives.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• A commitment to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and technical ownership.

Tools and technologies

• JavaScript, Python, Java, Rust, Dart, C++

Minimum qualifications

• Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related area, plus 4 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
• Option 2: 6 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related area, plus 2 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
• Experience creating inclusive digital experiences, including implementing WCAG 2.2 AA and integrating accessibility using assistive technologies.
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices, aligned with Walmart accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Compensation and schedule

• Location: Bentonville, AR (hybrid)
• Salary range: USD 110,000 - 220,000 per year
• Work arrangement: Flexible, hybrid work

Benefits

• Incentive awards for performance
• Maternity and parental leave
• PTO (including sick leave) and additional parental leave
• Health benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k)
• Stock purchase
• Company-paid life insurance
• Family care leave
• Bereavement, jury duty, and voting support
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)
• Competitive pay, performance-based bonus awards
• Stock (additional compensation for certain positions)