(USA) Staff, Software Engineer, Information Security
About The Position
We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design and deliver scalable and secure enterprise authentication solutions. This role is part of the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) team within the Identity and Access Management (IAM) organization and focuses on Phishing-Resistant MFA (PR-MFA) and certificate-based authentication (CBA). You will build software and automation supporting registration, lifecycle management, and rollout, partnering across security and associate experience teams. What you'll do... As the Staff Software Engineer, Cybersecurity (IAM – MFA), you will have: · Strong software engineering experience building enterprise-grade services and APIs · Solid understanding of authentication, authorization, and assurance levels · Practical experience with FIDO2 security keys/passkeys and Certificate-based authentication (CBA) using PIV / Smart Cards and X.509 certificates · Familiarity with risk-based or adaptive MFA concepts and step-up authentication flows · Experience across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android platforms · Understanding of common MFA threats (phishing, MFA fatigue) · Strong collaboration skills and desire to learn modern MFA technologies
Requirements
- Strong software engineering experience building enterprise-grade services and APIs
- Solid understanding of authentication, authorization, and assurance levels
- Practical experience with FIDO2 security keys/passkeys and Certificate-based authentication (CBA) using PIV / Smart Cards and X.509 certificates
- Familiarity with risk-based or adaptive MFA concepts and step-up authentication flows
- Experience across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android platforms
- Understanding of common MFA threats (phishing, MFA fatigue)
- Strong collaboration skills and desire to learn modern MFA technologies
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8+ years experience in software engineering and/or cybersecurity
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain services supporting MFA, PR-MFA, and CBA
- Implement registration, recovery, and operational workflows
- Support PR-MFA and certificate-based rollout patterns
- Integrate MFA into IdP, SSO, VPN, and endpoint platforms
- Apply FIDO2/passkey and CBA (PKI, certificates) concepts in production systems
- Support hardware authenticator enrollment and recovery
- Build dashboards for rollout and support metrics
- Mentor junior engineers
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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
