(USA) Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart
Walmart

Software Engineering

Bentonville, AR, USA

Posted on Jul 16, 2026

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the development and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, driving the full software lifecycle from design through deployment and maintenance. This role requires expertise in cloud-native architectures, API design, and adopt GenAI tools for integration to build resilient, modular solutions. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate across functions to align priorities and ensure quality. Your contributions will enhance developer productivity and support business objectives through innovative, data-driven engineering practices within an agile environment.
About the team:
The Philanthropy Engineering team drives Walmart’s commitment to responsible business by developing cloud-native backend services using open-source technologies. Collaborating with engineers, UX designers, and product managers, the team builds scalable, maintainable solutions supporting corporate social responsibility initiatives such as disaster relief and community programs. The team emphasizes technical expertise and innovation, applying agile methodologies and leveraging skills in Spring Boot, APIs, Java, and cloud databases. Members focus on delivering reliable, efficient software solutions that align with business goals and enhance community engagement through impactful technology.
What you'll do:
  • Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones and priorities.

  • Drive full software development lifecycle activities such as coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.

  • Apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure scalable, resilient, and agile systems.

  • Build AI-driven applications and integrate machine learning components to enhance automation and intelligence.

  • Lead system design reviews to validate quality, feasibility, and alignment with architectural standards.

  • Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering best practices.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements.

  • Continuously improve processes, tools, and products through innovation and data-driven practices.

What you'll bring:
  • Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to build scalable and resilient platforms.
  • Strong software development skills across the full lifecycle, encompassing coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
  • Experience in API design, software prototyping, and applying design patterns to create secure, modular, and maintainable solutions.
  • Ability to lead technical design reviews and mentor engineers to foster continuous learning and engineering excellence.
  • Proficiency in data-driven decision making to define metrics, optimize processes, and deliver high-quality technical solutions.
  • Demonstrated collaboration skills to communicate complex ideas effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

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.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

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, We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Primary Location...

805 Se Moberly Ln., Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.