Staff Software Engineer

Walmart

Staff Software Engineer leading scalable software solutions to align with Walmart's business objectives. Driving technical architecture and delivering innovative products in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeHoboken • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $132,000 - $264,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software architecture, scalable design patterns, and cloud-native architecture, with a strong focus on leading development teams and ensuring high-quality code through effective testing strategies and CI/CD practices.

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Software ArchitectureCloud-Native ArchitectureJavaScript ProficiencyPython ProficiencyCI/CD Pipeline Management

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringDistributed SystemsSolution DesignScalable Design PatternsAutomation ScriptingDefect ManagementRoot Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

LeadershipAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

CI/CD ToolsTelemetry Implementation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsJavaScriptPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join Walmart as a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable software solutions that align with business objectives.
Drive technical architecture, oversee coding standards, and ensure high-quality, secure, and maintainable code.
Analyze and classify requirements to align solutions with business objectives.
Develop detailed designs to guide implementation and clarify requirements.
Monitor program metrics, manage CI/CD pipelines, and support continuous integration and deployment processes.

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.
6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
Extensive experience in software architecture, distributed systems, and scalable design patterns.
Proficiency in coding languages such as JavaScript and Python.
Strong skills in solution design, cloud-native architecture, and platform development.
Proven ability to lead testing strategies, defect management, and root cause analysis.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation scripting, and telemetry implementation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program covering tuition, books, and fees.