(USA) Staff, Software Engineer, Information Security

Join Walmart as a Staff Software Engineer in Information Security, where you will lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure software solutions. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional partners to analyze requirements, manage risks, and deliver high-quality, resilient systems. You will drive continuous integration practices, oversee coding standards, and ensure adherence to security protocols. Leveraging expertise in software architecture and cybersecurity, you will contribute to safeguarding critical business assets while supporting innovation and operational excellence within a dynamic technology environment.

About the team:

The team leads the modernization of multi-factor authentication and authentication services, transitioning from legacy systems to a secure, phishing-resistant, risk-based, and Zero Trust-aligned ecosystem. Key platforms include Okta Identity, Microsoft Entra Identity, and technologies such as FIDO2, YubiKey, Passkeys, Windows Hello for Business, Platform SSO, Conditional Access, and adaptive authentication. The team focuses on delivering scalable, secure solutions that enhance user authentication experiences while maintaining robust cyber security standards and collaborating effectively with stakeholders to meet evolving business and technical requirements.

What you’ll do…

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, analyze, and address technical and business requirements for information security solutions.
• Design scalable, modular software architectures that meet security, availability, and maintainability standards.
• Develop, review, and maintain secure code following industry best practices and coding standards.
• Implement continuous integration and delivery pipelines to automate testing and deployment processes.
• Conduct risk analysis and contribute to mitigation strategies during requirement gathering and solution design phases.
• Monitor and troubleshoot security issues, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for software defects and vulnerabilities.
• Develop Integration with Microsoft Entra and Okta Identity and other similar platforms to provide modern authentication services for the enterprise

• Proven expertise in software architecture, scalability, and designing modular, extensible solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming and coding standards, with experience in continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Hands on experience with Identity Platforms at scale like Microsoft Entra and Okta identity and other such platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships through effective communication, analysis, and engagement techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices to ensure secure software development and deployment.
• Experience in risk analysis, requirement classification, and translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Ability to lead defect management, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to maintain software quality., 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, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 4years’ experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.

Option 2: 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.

Preferred Qualifications…

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

Certification in Security+, GISF, CISSP, CCSP, or GSEC, Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity or related area and 2 years’ experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects, 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.

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., Bentonville, Arkansas US-09050: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00

Herndon, Virginia US-10710: The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $264,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include

Walmart 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.