Staff Software Engineer

Walmart

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Work type: On-site
Location: Bentonville, AR
Salary: $110,000–$220,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 4 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role pays less than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $174,587–$214,500 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $165k versus about $195k 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 719 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$234,000 across 592 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer

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As a (USA) Staff, Software Engineer, you will join the Philanthropy Engineering team to lead the development of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. You will drive the full software development lifecycle by coding, testing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-native backend services. Your daily work involves applying microservices and container patterns, conducting system design reviews, and building AI-driven applications with automation features. You will utilize a technical stack including Java, JavaScript, Spring Boot, GraphQL, and cloud databases to support initiatives like disaster relief and community programs. The role requires expertise in API design, software prototyping, and DevOps engineering practices to solve complex technical problems and ensure high-quality, reliable software that supports impactful community engagement and responsible business goals.

What does a Software Engineer earn?

Median $196750 from 2546 postings across 156 companies.

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Skills

Java Spring Boot JavaScript GraphQL Cloud-native Architecture Microservices Containers APIs ML Frameworks AI DevOps Software Development Lifecycle System Design Agile WCAG) 2.2 AA

What you'll do

Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap priorities.
Drive the full software development lifecycle including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
Apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
Lead system design reviews to validate quality and alignment with architectural standards.
Build AI-driven applications integrating ML components and automation features.
Mentor engineers and influence technical decisions to promote engineering excellence.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and track success metrics.
Continuously improve processes, tools, and products through innovation and feedback integration.

What we're looking for

Obtain a Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area and 4 years of experience.
Possess 6 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related area and 2 years of experience (preferred).
Demonstrate proven expertise in the software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
Show strong proficiency in Java, JavaScript, Spring Boot, and GraphQL.
Experience with cloud-native architecture principles such as microservices, containers, and automation.
Ability to conduct system design reviews, apply software design patterns, and perform API design and prototyping.
Knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies (preferred).

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