Staff Software Engineer, Information Security

Walmart

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bentonville, AR
Salary
$110,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
64 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Nov 23, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $190k
This role $165k
$95k most similar roles pay here $252k

This role pays less than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $162,375–$217,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $165k versus about $190k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 184 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$234,000 across 180 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer, Information Security

(USA) Staff, Software Engineer, Information Security joins the AI Security Team to develop and maintain advanced security frameworks for AI-driven assets. You will lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure software solutions while collaborating with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into functional specifications. Your daily responsibilities include building modular architectures with disaster recovery capabilities, performing root cause analysis, and automating tasks within CI/CD pipelines. The role requires proficiency in Python programming, software architecture principles, and experience with cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure and AWS. You will address specific technical challenges such as prompt injection and model supply chain management to protect against emerging threats. By focusing on systems engineering and infrastructure security, you will ensure the integrity of generative AI and agentic workflows while maintaining high availability and compliance with industry standards.

What does a Software Engineer earn?

Median $197500 from 2196 postings across 133 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and implement scalable, modular software architectures with high availability and disaster recovery capabilities.
  • Develop and maintain code following industry standards and security best practices for continuous integration.
  • Automate repetitive tasks within CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment efficiency and reliability.
  • Lead root cause analysis and defect resolution to enhance application performance and security.
  • Translate complex stakeholder requirements into functional and non-functional technical specifications.
  • Monitor program metrics and provide reports to ensure adherence to project milestones and quality standards.
  • Develop advanced security frameworks to mitigate risks related to Generative AI and Agentic Workflows.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • Experience in software engineering at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
  • Alternatively, 6 years of experience in software engineering or a related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
  • Proficiency in Python programming and software architecture principles to design scalable, secure solutions.
  • Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for efficient software delivery.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and AWS for application development and deployment.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills including identifying, engaging, and communicating across various business functions.
  • Knowledge of testing methodologies, defect management, and root cause analysis to ensure software quality.

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