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: 26 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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The (USA) Staff, Software Engineer joins the Global Security & Investigations Technology 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, applying cloud-native architecture principles, and conducting system design reviews to ensure high-quality, resilient systems. You will build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components while mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions. The position requires hands-on expertise in multiple programming languages including JavaScript, Python, Java, and C++. Key technical competencies include microservices, containers, automation, API design, software prototyping, and DevOps engineering. This work focuses on developing intelligent platforms that enhance security and operational risk management for investigators, security operators, and aviation units through data-driven insights and automated processes.

What does a Software Engineer earn?

Median $196750 from 2546 postings across 156 companies.

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Skills

Python Java C++ JavaScript Cloud-native Architecture Microservices Containers CI/CD ML Frameworks API Design DevOps System Design Software Development Lifecycle Software Prototyping WCAG) 2.2 AA

What you'll do

Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones.
Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
Lead full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility and ensure alignment with architectural best practices.
Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components using multiple programming languages.
Mentor engineers and influence technical decisions through documentation and knowledge sharing.
Collaborate across teams to define technical requirements and optimize development processes using data-driven practices.

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.
Demonstrate proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation.
Exhibit strong hands-on development skills in multiple programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, and C++.
Experience leading full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
Ability to conduct system design reviews and apply software design patterns for secure, maintainable, and modular solutions.
Demonstrate capability in API design, software prototyping, and DevOps engineering.
Master’s degree in a related field and 2 years of experience (preferred); knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards and digital accessibility (preferred).

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