Staff Software Engineer

Walmart

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bentonville, AR
Salary
$110,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $178k
This role $165k
$97k most similar roles pay here $233k

This role pays less than 55% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$214,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $165k versus about $178k 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 292 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$220,000 across 284 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer

Walmart is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join the People Technology team’s Apps, Analytics, and AI group as they develop scalable platforms for AI Agents, enterprise insights, and application journeys. This role involves leading the development of infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks while driving the full software lifecycle from design through deployment. The ideal candidate will apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure systems are resilient and agile, lead system design reviews, mentor engineers, and collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements. Key responsibilities include building AI-driven applications, integrating ML components, and promoting engineering excellence through continuous improvement. Candidates should have expertise in cloud-native architecture, proficiency in languages like JavaScript and React Native for platform development, and strong skills in DevOps practices and data-driven decision-making.

What you'll do

  • Lead the development of scalable platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks.
  • Drive full software lifecycle activities from coding to deployment and maintenance.
  • Apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure system scalability and resilience.
  • Conduct system design reviews to validate quality and alignment with architectural standards.
  • Mentor engineers and influence technical decisions to promote engineering excellence.

What we're looking for

  • Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture including microservices, containers, and automation.
  • Strong background in software design patterns, API design, and prototyping for maintainable solutions.
  • Proficiency in JavaScript, React Native, Java for AI/ML integration and platform development.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead full software development lifecycle activities from coding to maintenance.
  • Skilled in DevOps practices to enhance infrastructure and tooling for improved engineering productivity.

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