As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the development and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, driving the full software lifecycle from design through deployment and maintenance. This role requires expertise in cloud-native architectures, API design, and adopt GenAI tools for integration to build resilient, modular solutions. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate across functions to align priorities and ensure quality. Your contributions will enhance developer productivity and support business objectives through innovative, data-driven engineering practices within an agile environment.
About the team:
The Philanthropy Engineering team drives Walmart’s commitment to responsible business by developing cloud-native backend services using open-source technologies. Collaborating with engineers, UX designers, and product managers, the team builds scalable, maintainable solutions supporting corporate social responsibility initiatives such as disaster relief and community programs. The team emphasizes technical expertise and innovation, applying agile methodologies and leveraging skills in Spring Boot, APIs, Java, and cloud databases. Members focus on delivering reliable, efficient software solutions that align with business goals and enhance community engagement through impactful technology.
What you'll do:
- Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones and 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.
- Build AI-driven applications and integrate machine learning components to enhance automation and intelligence.
- Lead system design reviews to validate quality, feasibility, and alignment with architectural standards.
- Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering best practices.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements.
- Continuously improve processes, tools, and products through innovation and data-driven practices.
What you'll bring:
- Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to build scalable and resilient platforms.
- Strong software development skills across the full lifecycle, encompassing coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
- Experience in API design, software prototyping, and applying design patterns to create secure, modular, and maintainable solutions.
- Ability to lead technical design reviews and mentor engineers to foster continuous learning and engineering excellence.
- Proficiency in data-driven decision making to define metrics, optimize processes, and deliver high-quality technical solutions.
- Demonstrated collaboration skills to communicate complex ideas effectively across technical and non-technical 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.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 and 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 and 2 years of experience in software engineering or a related area
- Experience implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines WCAG 2.2 AA standards
- Knowledge of assistive technologies and 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.
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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.





