Staff Software Engineer

Walmart

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Bentonville, AR
Salary
$110,000–$220,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
53 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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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.

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 719 open roles on FindRole.

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

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At a glance

TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer

The (USA) Staff, Software Engineer joins the Growth Tech team to lead the development of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. This role involves driving the full software development lifecycle, from coding and testing to deployment and monitoring. You will build AI-driven React native applications, integrate ML components for multi-step reasoning, and apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure resilient systems. Key technical requirements include proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, and React, alongside expertise in microservices, containers, and CI/CD automation. You will conduct system design reviews, mentor engineers, and solve complex problems related to agent orchestration and intelligent automation. The work focuses on delivering production systems that provide valuable insights to suppliers and merchants through adaptive systems that learn from usage.

What does a Software Engineer earn?

Median $196750 from 2546 postings across 156 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones.
  • Drive full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
  • Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
  • Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility and ensure alignment with architectural best practices.
  • Build AI-driven React native applications and integrate ML components for automation and multi-step reasoning.
  • Mentor engineers and influence technical decisions to promote engineering excellence through documentation and knowledge sharing.
  • Translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements and track success metrics with stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Option 1: 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.
  • Option 2: 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
  • 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 (preferred).
  • Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to build scalable and resilient systems.
  • Strong software development skills with experience in full lifecycle ownership, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, and React with a focus on AI/ML integration and intelligent automation.
  • Ability to mentor and lead engineers, fostering technical growth and promoting engineering excellence.
  • Knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies (preferred).

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