Staff Software Engineer

Walmart

. Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeBellevue • Washington • United StatesLead💰 $132,000 - $264,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud-native architecture, AI/ML integration, and full software development lifecycle management. Proven ability to lead technical design reviews, mentor engineering teams, and drive data-driven decision-making.

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Cloud-Native ArchitectureAI/ML IntegrationSoftware Development LifecyclePython ProgrammingJava Programming

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Hard Skills

MicroservicesContainersCI/CD DeploymentAPI DesignSoftware Design Patterns

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationData-Driven Decision-Making

Tools & Technologies

AI/ML FrameworksAutomation Tools

Industry Keywords

Scalable SystemsEngineering ExcellenceTechnical Design Reviews

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJavaJavaScriptMicroservicesPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks
Deliver platform capabilities aligned with roadmap and domain priorities
Drive full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance
Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build scalable, resilient, and agile systems
Conduct system design reviews
Build AI-driven applications integrating machine learning and intelligent automation
Mentor engineers and influence technical decisions
Promote engineering excellence through documentation and knowledge sharing
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex problems into technical requirements and measurable success metrics
Continuously improve processes, tools, and products through innovation and data-driven decision-making
Develop solutions for Walmart’s Associate Listening and Relations team, including RAG-based knowledge Q&A tools, agentic HR automation interfaces, and text-to-SQL analytics

Requirements

What you’ll need

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; OR 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area
Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation
Strong software development skills across coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance
Experience designing APIs and applying software design patterns
Proficiency in AI/ML integration
Experience with Python, Java, and JavaScript
Ability to lead technical design reviews
Ability to mentor engineering teams
Data-driven decision-making skills
Master’s degree and 2 years' experience is listed as preferred, not required
Willingness to comply with Walmart’s drug-free workplace policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO, including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit program
Fully paid tuition, books, and fees for eligible Live Better U programs
Annual or quarterly performance bonuses
Stock compensation may apply to certain positions