Staff Software Engineer, AI/ML

Walmart

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Work type: On-site
Location: Bentonville, ARSunnyvale, CA
Salary: $110,000–$220,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 2 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, AI/ML

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JOB TITLE: (USA) Staff, Software Engineer_AI/ML The Staff Software Engineer joins the Associate AI Platform team to lead the development of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. You will drive the full software development lifecycle by coding, testing, deploying, and monitoring systems while applying cloud-native architecture principles. Key responsibilities include conducting system design reviews, mentoring engineers, and building AI-driven applications that integrate ML components for automation. You must demonstrate proficiency in microservices, containers, API design, software prototyping, and CI/CD deployment. The role addresses complex technical challenges in agent orchestration, tool execution, personalization, and responsible AI. You will solve business problems by translating complex needs into actionable, data-driven solutions that enhance productivity and knowledge access within a large-scale enterprise environment.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Arkansas?

Median $165000 from 155 postings across 3 companies.

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Skills

AI ML Cloud-Native Architecture Microservices Containers CI/CD System Design API Design Distributed Systems Software Development Lifecycle 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 ensure scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility and ensure alignment with architectural best practices.
Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components to support automation and intelligent features.
Mentor engineers and influence technical decisions to promote engineering excellence through documentation and knowledge sharing.
Collaborate across teams to define technical requirements and optimize development processes using data-driven practices.

What we're looking for

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 4 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
Option 2: 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to build scalable and resilient systems.
Strong experience in software development lifecycle management, encompassing coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
Proficiency in conducting system design reviews to ensure quality, feasibility, and alignment with architectural standards.
Skilled in API design, software prototyping, and applying design patterns for secure, maintainable, and modular solutions.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and influence architectural decisions.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 2 years' experience in software engineering or related area (preferred).

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