Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bentonville, AR
Salary
$110,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
59 days ago

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This role $165k
$94k most similar roles pay here $258k

This role pays less than 65% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$214,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $165k versus about $190k for comparable roles.

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About Walmart

Walmart Inc. is the world''s largest retailer by revenue, operating a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, as well as a growing e-commerce presence through Walmart.com. Industry: General Merchandise & Grocery Retail

Walmart currently has 529 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Staff, Software Engineer

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to drive the development of our advanced machine learning and generative AI platforms within a dynamic team comprising high-energy engineers, architects, and product managers. Reporting to the leadership team, this role involves leading the design and evolution of large-scale systems, architecting scalable LLM-driven services, and implementing NLP solutions such as RAG systems and multimodal models. The ideal candidate will establish best practices for model development and deployment while partnering with cross-functional teams to translate complex business problems into impactful AI solutions. Essential skills include extensive experience in building and scaling ML systems, expertise in modern deep learning approaches, hands-on knowledge of LLM ecosystems like LangChain and LlamaIndex, and a strong background in distributed system design. This role is crucial for a Fortune #1 company, impacting millions globally through innovative people technology solutions.

What you'll do

  • Lead the design and evolution of large-scale machine learning and generative AI systems.
  • Architect and productionize LLM-driven platforms, ensuring scalability and reliability in high-impact environments.
  • Define and implement advanced NLP and generative AI solutions, including RAG systems and multimodal models.
  • Drive development of multi-agent systems for complex workflows from natural language inputs.
  • Establish best practices for model development and deployment, focusing on evaluation frameworks and performance optimization.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience building and scaling machine learning systems in production.
  • Proven ability to lead complex initiatives and drive technical strategy in ambiguous problem spaces.
  • Deep expertise in modern ML approaches, including large language models and adaptation techniques.
  • Strong background in designing distributed systems, APIs, and data/ML pipelines at scale.
  • Hands-on experience with LLM ecosystems and tooling, including agent-based or orchestration frameworks.
  • Demonstrated experience deploying AI solutions in high-stakes environments with compliance considerations.
  • Track record of mentoring senior talent and influencing engineering practices beyond immediate teams.

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