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# Staff, Software Engineer - Backed/ML

- **Company:** Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
- **Location:** Bellevue, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $132,000.0 - $264,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Web Accessibility, Artificial Intelligence, Android Software Development, Cloud Engineering, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Machine Learning, Reliability Engineering, Tensorflow, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Information Technology, Virtual Agents, Software Coding
- **Published:** August 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3362117548&tx=UT5955TTD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* 7+ years of professional experience in various elements of full stack software development - native mobile, web front end, back end, and hands-on coding experience in the past
 * Experience with full software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, observability, and maintenance.
 * Previous knowledge of designing and developing advanced applications for the Android platform
 * Experience with Android SDK, Services, and various methods of background processing
 * Demonstrated technical leadership, mentorship, and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
 * Data-driven decision-making skills to define metrics and optimize engineering processes.
 * Adaptability to evolving technologies and complex system contexts., 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.

## Description

The Staff, Software Engineer plays a critical role in delivering scalable platform capabilities and driving the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. This position leads technical execution aligned with strategic roadmaps, applies cloud-native architecture principles, and integrates AI/ML solutions to enhance platform functionality. The role involves mentoring engineers, influencing architectural decisions, and collaborating across teams to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions. A commitment to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and effective communication ensures the delivery of high-quality, sustainable software products that support business objectives.

About the team:

The W+ team designs and develops scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems that enhance operational reliability and performance. They lead technical strategy and execution across platforms, ensuring architectural integrity aligned with enterprise standards. Focused on continuous improvement, the team automates processes and optimizes system scalability. Collaboration and mentorship foster knowledge sharing and high-quality delivery. With expertise in AI agents, reliability engineering, and payments industry solutions, the W+ team advances innovative technologies that align with business goals and customer needs, driving impactful and reliable software solutions.

What you'll do:

 * Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap priorities to ensure scalable and resilient systems.
 * Lead full software development lifecycle activities such as coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
 * Apply cloud-native architecture principles to enhance system agility and performance.
 * Conduct system design reviews to validate quality and alignment with architectural standards.
 * Build AI-driven applications integrating ML components and automation features.
 * Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering best practices.
 * Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and track success metrics.
 * Drive continuous improvement through innovation, error correction, and knowledge sharing.


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