Role summary:
As a Staff Software Engineer at Walmart, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable software solutions that support business objectives. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, efficient code while driving innovation and technical excellence. You will mentor engineers, influence architectural decisions, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise will help shape the technology roadmap and ensure robust, maintainable systems that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency across Walmart’s platforms. This position demands strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering impactful software solutions.
About the team:
The team is dedicated to building and enhancing platforms and services that support millions of customers, associates, and business partners. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will contribute primarily through hands-on development of high-quality software, addressing complex technical challenges, and delivering scalable, secure, and reliable solutions. The team values technical leadership, architectural guidance, and engineering best practices. Collaborating closely with managers, engineering leaders, and cross-functional partners, the team focuses on creating resilient, high-performing systems that drive growth while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
What you'll do:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and consistency.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing software for performance and reliability.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.
- Stay current with emerging technologies to enhance software capabilities and innovation.
What you'll bring:
- Extensive experience in software engineering with a strong foundation in computer science principles.
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages and software development frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-quality software solutions.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering efficient and reliable code.
- Experience collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams in an agile environment.
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and version control systems.
- Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts clearly and concisely.
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.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
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 :
- Stock
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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.Primary Location...805 Se Moberly Ln., Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area, plus 4 years of experience in software engineering or a related area
- 6 years of experience in software engineering or a related area
- Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area, plus 2 years of experience in software engineering or a related area
- Knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines WCAG 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies
- Knowledge of digital accessibility best practices
Walmart Global Tech Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Walmart Global Tech and has not been reviewed or approved by Walmart Global Tech.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Compensation packages typically include base pay, performance bonuses, and stock awards, with access to an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests annual bonus structures and stock grants are a consistent part of total compensation in many roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a company 401(k) match and stock purchase options that support long‑term savings. Feedback suggests these programs are a notable strength within the overall package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family benefits feature paid parental leave and adoption assistance, alongside tax‑advantaged accounts for healthcare spending. Feedback suggests these supports contribute meaningfully to perceived total rewards value.
Walmart Global Tech Insights
What We Do
Walmart has a long history of transforming retail and using technology to deliver innovations that improve how the world shops and empower our 2.2 million associates. It began with Sam Walton and continues today with Global Tech associates working together to power Walmart and lead the next retail disruption. We’re a high-performing, primarily virtual workforce that is human-led and tech-empowered. Our world-class software engineers, data scientists and engineers, cybersecurity professionals, product managers and business service professionals work with top talent on cutting-edge technologies that create unique and innovative experiences for our associates, customers and members across Walmart, Sam’s Club and Walmart International. At Walmart Global Tech, one line of code or bold idea can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people – talk about epic impact at a global scale.
