(USA) Staff, Software Engineer
(USA) ISD Office - DGTC AR BENTONVILLE Home Office Full-time Senior Software Engineering
At a glance
Senior Software Engineering role at Walmart. (USA) ISD Office - DGTC AR BENTONVILLE Home Office · full-time · $110,000–$220,000 base.
SalaryStated by Walmart
$110,000 – $220,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleSoftware Engineering
SenioritySenior
Location(USA) ISD Office - DGTC AR BENTONVILLE Home Office
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$110,000–$220,000
PostedNov 2, 2026
Role brief
techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Deliver infrastructure, developer tools and AI/ML frameworks against platform roadmaps and domain priorities
- Take software from design and coding through testing, deployment, monitoring and ongoing maintenance
- Use cloud-native architecture to build systems that can scale and remain resilient
- Review system designs for feasibility and alignment with architectural standards
- Develop AI applications that use machine learning for automation and multi-step reasoning
What you bring
- A computer-related bachelor's degree plus four years in software engineering, or six years of related experience
- Hands-on knowledge of cloud-native systems, including microservices, containers and automation
- Experience leading software delivery across coding, testing, CI/CD deployment and observability
Who this fits
This staff-level role suits an engineer ready to shape technical decisions, coach other engineers and work with technical and business partners. The position is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.
From the employer
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Role summary:As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the development and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. This role requires ownership of the full software lifecycle, from design and coding to deployment and maintenance, while ensuring alignment with architectural best practices. You will mentor engineering teams, drive technical decisions, and collaborate across functions to translate complex requirements into effective solutions. Your expertise will support continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence, contributing to Walmart’s technology strategy and business objectives.
About the team:
The Global Security & Investigations Technology team develops intelligent, scalable platforms that enable Walmart to anticipate, prevent, and respond to security and operational risks. Utilizing AI-driven innovation, data insights, and resilient engineering, the team supports investigators, security operators, and aviation units by enhancing decision-making, automating processes, and ensuring compliance. Focused on platform design, software development, and continuous improvement, the team delivers secure, scalable solutions that drive global business growth and operational excellence. Collaboration, technical leadership, and innovation are key to advancing technology-enabled security capabilities worldwide.
What you'll do:
- Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and AI, ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones and domain 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 feasibility and ensure alignment with architectural best practices.
- Build AI-driven applications integrating ML components to support automation and multi-step reasoning.
- Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements and track success metrics.
What you'll bring:
- Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to build scalable and resilient systems.
- Strong proficiency in software design patterns, Front end and back end design and development, API design, and software prototyping to deliver maintainable and modular solutions.
- Experience leading full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
- Ability to mentor and coach engineers, fostering technical growth and promoting engineering excellence.
- Skilled in data-driven decision making to define metrics and optimize development processes.
- Demonstrated innovation mindset with continuous improvement in tooling and platform capabilities.
- Effective collaboration and communication skills across technical and business stakeholders.
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 :
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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.