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: 81 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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.

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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 Staff, Software Engineer, you will join the team advancing Walmart US Payroll systems to lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities. You will manage the full software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance, while building AI-driven applications and ML frameworks. Your daily work involves applying cloud-native architecture principles to enhance system resilience, conducting rigorous design reviews, and mentoring other engineers. You will utilize technologies such as Python, JavaScript, and C++ to develop microservices, containers, and APIs. The role focuses on solving complex payroll transformation challenges through performance optimization and intelligent automation. You must demonstrate proficiency in DevOps, CI/CD, and observability to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery for a large workforce using Agile methodologies and SAP expertise.

What does a Software Engineer earn?

Median $196750 from 2546 postings across 156 companies.

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Skills

Cloud-native Architecture Python JavaScript C++ AI ML Microservices Containers CI/CD API Design DevOps SAP Agile Observability Software Design Patterns

What you'll do

Lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks.
Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build resilient and agile systems.
Manage the full software development lifecycle including coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
Conduct system design reviews to ensure quality and alignment with architectural standards.
Build AI-driven applications by integrating ML components and intelligent automation features.
Mentor engineers and influence technical decisions to promote engineering best practices.
Translate complex business problems into actionable technical requirements for stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement through data-driven practices and knowledge sharing.

What we're looking for

Must have a Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area and 4 years of experience.
Alternatively, must have 6 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
Must have proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation.
Must have strong proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and platform development.
Must have experience leading full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
Must have the ability to integrate AI/ML components and develop intelligent automation using Python, JavaScript, and C++.
Must have demonstrated skills in debugging, problem solving, and data-driven decision making.
Must have a Master’s degree in a related field and 2 years of experience (preferred); must have knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards (preferred).

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