The (USA) Staff, Software Engineer is a hands - on individual contributor responsible for designing, building, and operating Walmart's core transportation platform. This role combines technical leadership with software delivery, requiring engineers to write production code, lead architectural decisions, and own complex initiatives from design through deployment. The ideal candidate is a versatile backend engineer with experience across distributed systems, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and modern web applications. Our engineering culture embraces AI native development, leveraging agentic coding tools to accelerate delivery while maintaining exceptional standards for quality, security, scalability, and maintainability.
About the team:
Our team builds and operates Walmart's core transportation platform that supports the global supply chain by connecting suppliers, carriers, and internal operations at massive scale. We develop cloud-native, full-stack solutions that manage the complete freight lifecycle—from planning and execution through tracking, settlement, and carrier experience—for both private fleet and third-party transportation. We embrace AI native engineering and intelligent automation to accelerate software delivery and simplify complex logistics workflows. By combining deep technical expertise with a product mindset, we build resilient, scalable platforms that improve transportation efficiency, reduce operating costs, and enable Walmart's omnichannel growth through continuous innovation.
What you'll do:
- Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML 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 ML components for automation and multi-step reasoning.
- Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence.
- 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 ensure scalable and resilient systems.
- Strong proficiency in Java programming and software design patterns to develop secure, maintainable, and modular solutions.
- Experience leading full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and system observability.
- Ability to conduct thorough design reviews and software prototyping to validate technical feasibility and quality.
- Skilled in API design and DevOps engineering to enhance platform capabilities and developer productivity.
- Demonstrated capacity to mentor engineers and influence architectural decisions for long-term sustainability.
- Data-driven decision-making skills to define success metrics and optimize engineering processes.
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...2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, 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 software engineering experience
- 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 software engineering experience
- Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices
Walmart Global Tech Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.





