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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$117,000–$234,000
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The (USA) Staff, Software Engineer joins the Global Security & Investigations Technology team to develop intelligent, scalable platforms that anticipate and prevent security and operational risks. In this role, you will lead the development of infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks while driving the full software development lifecycle. Daily responsibilities include coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and leading system design reviews to ensure architectural alignment. You will build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components using modern programming languages. Key technical requirements include expertise in cloud-native architecture, microservices, containers, automation, API design, and software prototyping. You must also demonstrate proficiency in CI/CD deployment, observability, and software security best practices to deliver maintainable solutions that solve complex technical problems and enhance global business growth.
What does a Software Engineer earn?
Median $196750 from 2546 postings across 156 companies.
Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap priorities.
Drive full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
Lead system design reviews to ensure technical quality, feasibility, and architectural alignment.
Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components using modern programming languages.
Mentor engineers and influence technical decisions to promote engineering best practices.
Translate complex problems from stakeholders into actionable technical requirements.
Apply data-driven practices to define success metrics and optimize development processes.
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.
Show strong experience in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping.
Demonstrate the ability to lead full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
Exhibit proficiency in debugging, remedial action, and software security best practices.
Possess a Master's degree in a related field and 2 years of experience in software engineering (preferred).
Demonstrate knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies (preferred).
Cloud-native Architecture
AI
ML
Microservices
Containers
CI/CD
API Design
Software Security
Observability
Software Development Lifecycle
Software Prototyping
WCAG) 2.2 AA
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
Cloud-native Architecture
Microservices
Containers
AI
ML
CI/CD
API Design
Software Design Patterns
Observability
System Design
Software Prototyping
WCAG) 2.2 AA