Staff, Software Engineer

Work on platform capabilities at scale with competitive pay, performance-based bonus opportunities, and benefits that support your life outside of engineering. This onsite Staff Software Engineer role at Walmart is focused on designing, building, and deploying cloud-native infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks for the Store Fulfillment Platform.

In this position, you will provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle, collaborate with cross-functional partners to translate complex needs into actionable requirements, and mentor engineers while driving continuous improvement through data-driven practices and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap priorities.
• Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
• Own full lifecycle software delivery: coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Lead system design reviews to validate quality and alignment with architectural standards.
• Build AI-driven applications integrating ML components and automation features.
• Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to convert complex problems into actionable technical requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement using data-driven practices and innovation.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation for scalable and resilient systems.
• Strong proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping to deliver maintainable, modular solutions.
• Experience leading full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
• Ability to integrate AI/ML components and develop intelligent automation features using JavaScript, Python, Java, and C++.
• Demonstrated skills in debugging, problem solving, and data-driven decision making to optimize outcomes.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Commitment to engineering excellence through code quality reviews, technical mentorship, and continuous improvement.
• Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area, plus 4 years of software engineering or related experience.
• Option 2: 6 years of software engineering or related experience.
• Master’s option: Master’s degree in a related field plus 2 years of software engineering or related experience.
• Knowledge of implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility.
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices.

Technologies

• microservices, containers, automation, API design, CI/CD, observability
• JavaScript, Python, Java, C++
• AI/ML, ML frameworks

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Performance-based bonus awards
• Medical, vision and dental coverage
• 401(k)
• Stock purchase
• Company-paid life insurance
• PTO (including sick leave)
• Parental leave
• Family care leave
• Bereavement
• Jury duty
• Voting
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• PTO and/or PPTO
• Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)
• Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for by Walmart

Salary range: USD 110,000 - 220,000 per year. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses; additional compensation for certain positions may also include stock.

Location: 601 N WALTON BLVD., BENTONVILLE, AR 72716-0000, United States of America (onsite).

About the team: Our team develops and maintains the Store Fulfillment Platform, a key system supporting efficient order fulfillment across thousands of stores through automation and associate support. You will work in a culture that emphasizes scalable, cloud-native architecture and continuous enhancement to meet evolving business needs. Collaboration, technical expertise, and innovation guide our efforts to build a robust platform aligned with Walmart’s operational goals and consistent, high-quality service at retail scale.

Drug-free workplace: Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and have a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job.