(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

2d•$110,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Role summary: The (USA) Staff, Software Engineer plays a critical role in delivering scalable platform capabilities and driving the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance, with a strong focus on building Java‑based backend systems and integrating machine‑learning capabilities into production platforms. This position applies cloud-native architecture principles to enhance system resilience and agility while integrating AI/ML components to advance intelligent automation. The role involves technical leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across teams to ensure high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives. A strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making supports the achievement of engineering excellence and operational success. About the team: Our team develops reusable technologies that enhance customer acquisition, onboarding, and merchant empowerment, ensuring seamless experiences across in-store, mobile, and web channels. We optimize tariffs and assortment aligned with Walmart’s Everyday Low Cost approach. Focused on transportation execution, we build scalable solutions for load creation, tendering, and automation supporting Fleet and third-party carriers. Leveraging technology and process innovation, we drive cost efficiency, improved visibility, and faster execution to support omnichannel growth. Collaboration, continuous improvement, technical expertise, and a product-driven mindset guide our efforts to deliver reliable software that enhances supply chain performance and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

10+ years of experience designing and building large‑scale, production‑grade systems using Java.
Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to ensure scalable and resilient systems.
Strong proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping to deliver maintainable and modular solutions.
Experience driving full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
Ability to integrate AI/ML components and develop intelligent automation using languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, or C++.
Demonstrated technical leadership with mentorship skills and sound technical judgment for architectural decisions.
Data-driven decision-making skills to define metrics and optimize engineering processes.
Effective collaboration and communication across technical and business stakeholders.
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.
6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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 alignment with architectural best practices.
Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components using multiple programming languages.
Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote standardization and sustainability.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements.
Drive continuous improvement through data-driven practices, error correction, and innovation.

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.
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