Staff Software Engineer

Walmart

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Bentonville, AR
Salary
$110,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
65 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $194k
This role $165k
$93k most similar roles pay here $268k

This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$222,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $165k versus about $194k 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 184 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$234,000 across 180 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer

(USA) Staff, Software Engineer As part of the team advancing Walmart US Payroll systems, the (USA) Staff, Software Engineer will lead the development and delivery of scalable platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. This role involves managing the full software development lifecycle, from coding and testing to deployment and monitoring, while ensuring alignment with architectural standards. The engineer will build AI-driven applications that integrate machine learning components and automation features using multiple programming languages. Key technical competencies include cloud-native architecture, microservices, containers, API design, and DevOps practices within an Agile environment. The role focuses on solving complex challenges in payroll transformation to ensure accurate delivery for a large workforce. The candidate will also mentor engineers, conduct system design reviews, and collaborate across functions to translate complex requirements into actionable technical solutions while utilizing SAP expertise.

What does a Software Engineer earn?

Median $197500 from 2196 postings across 133 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones.
  • Manage the full software development lifecycle including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
  • Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
  • Conduct system design reviews to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with architectural standards.
  • Build AI-driven applications by integrating machine learning components and automation features.
  • Mentor engineers and influence technical decisions to promote engineering excellence.
  • Translate complex stakeholder requirements into actionable technical specifications and track success metrics.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field and 4 years of experience in software engineering.
  • Alternatively, 6 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
  • Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture including microservices, containers, and automation for scalable systems.
  • Proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and platform development.
  • Experience leading the full software development lifecycle including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
  • Ability to conduct system design reviews and apply technical judgment to ensure alignment with architectural standards.
  • Demonstrated leadership in mentoring engineers and fostering continuous learning and innovation.
  • Knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies is preferred.

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