Software Engineer

The (USA) 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 requires expertise in cloud-native architecture, API design, and AI/ML integration to build secure, maintainable solutions. The role involves technical leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across teams to ensure alignment with business goals and engineering excellence. The engineer applies data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement practices to enhance productivity and deliver high-quality software solutions. About the team:

Our team collaborates closely with Walmart U.S. stores and eCommerce to enhance customer experience through innovative technology. Supporting a wide product range-including groceries, entertainment, sporting goods, and crafts-available both online and in-store, we focus on advancing customer service, merchant tools, data science, and personalized search. By working across functions, we deliver solutions that empower stores, merchants, and associates to address evolving business needs efficiently. This role supports the development and maintenance of systems that uphold Walmart's commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. What you'll do:

• Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones and domain priorities.
• Drive full software development lifecycle activities such as coding, testing, deployment, observability, and maintenance.
• Lead system design reviews to ensure quality, feasibility, and alignment with architectural best practices.
• Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components using modern programming languages and platforms.
• Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and track success metrics using data-driven practices.
• Continuously improve processes, tools, and products to enhance scalability, resilience, and agility.

• Proven experience in software development with strong proficiency in cloud-native architecture and platform engineering.
• Expertise in designing scalable, resilient, and maintainable systems using microservices, containers, and automation.
• Solid understanding of software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping to ensure high-quality solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead full software development lifecycle including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and monitoring.
• Strong problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making and debugging capabilities.
• Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions to promote engineering excellence.
• Effective collaboration skills to engage cross-functional teams and stakeholders., 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.

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., The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00