Staff Software Engineer

Walmart

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Work type: On-site
Location: Bentonville, AR
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 111 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer

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The (USA) Staff, Software Engineer joins the team advancing Walmart US Payroll systems to lead the development of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. This role involves driving the full software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance. You will build AI-driven applications with ML components and automation features while applying cloud-native architecture principles to ensure resilient systems. Key responsibilities include leading system design reviews, mentoring engineers, and collaborating across functions to translate complex requirements into actionable technical solutions. The position requires proficiency in microservices, containers, API design, DevOps, and SAP expertise. You will solve complex challenges related to payroll transformation, system performance optimization, and ensuring accurate, timely payroll delivery for a large workforce using Agile methodology.

What does a Software Engineer earn?

Median $197400 from 2576 postings across 150 companies.

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Skills

Cloud-native Architecture Microservices Containers CI/CD API Design ML Frameworks DevOps SAP Agile Software Design Patterns System Design Testing Monitoring Automation WCAG) 2.2 AA

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.
Lead system design reviews to validate feasibility, quality, and alignment with architectural standards.
Build AI-driven applications integrating ML components and automation features using multiple programming languages.
Mentor engineers and influence technical decisions to promote engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
Translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements and track success metrics with stakeholders.

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.
Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area and 2 years of experience (preferred).
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 maintenance.
Must have demonstrated leadership in mentoring engineers and fostering continuous learning and innovation.
Knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies (preferred).

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