Position Summary...What you'll do...**Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. This is a full-time onsite role based in Bentonville, Arkansas; remote and hybrid options are not available.**
Role summary:As a
Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, driving the full software development lifecycle from coding to deployment and maintenance. This role requires expertise in cloud-native architecture, AI/MCP integration, and software design patterns to build resilient, modular solutions. You will mentor engineering teams, influence technical decisions, and collaborate across functions to align development with business priorities. Your focus on engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement will ensure high-quality, data-driven outcomes that support Walmart's strategic goals and operational success.
What you'll do: - Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and AI frameworks aligned with roadmap 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.
- Conduct system design reviews to validate quality and alignment with architectural standards.
- Build AI-driven applications integrating Graph components and automation features.
- Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering best practices.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements.
- Utilize data-driven approaches to define success metrics and optimize development processes.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance tools, processes, and product quality.
What you'll bring: - Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to ensure scalable and resilient systems.
- Strong experience in software design patterns, GraphQL design, and software prototyping to deliver maintainable and modular solutions.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Apollo, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Rust, Dart, or C++.
- Demonstrated ability to lead full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
- Skilled in DevOps engineering and platform tooling to enhance engineering productivity and developer experience.
- Data-driven decision-making skills to define metrics and optimize development processes.
- Ability to mentor engineers and influence architectural decisions for sustainable technical growth.
Benefits:Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
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 America
