Staff, Software Engineer

About the role

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:

Join Walmart as a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. This role drives the full software lifecycle, applying cloud-native architecture principles to enhance system resilience and agility. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate across functions to translate complex business needs into actionable solutions. By leveraging data-driven practices and continuous improvement, you will ensure high-quality deliverables that align with strategic priorities and support Walmart’s commitment to innovation and operational excellence.

About the team:

The International Transactions team develops and maintains systems that enable seamless, high-availability checkout experiences across global markets. This team ensures customers can confidently amend orders post-purchase while protecting millions of transactions from fraud in real time. Positioned at the critical intersection of customer experience, financial integrity, and operational reliability, the team’s work directly impacts revenue, trust, and safety worldwide. Members apply expertise in platform design, API development, cloud-native architecture, and data-driven decision-making to deliver scalable, resilient solutions supporting Walmart’s global operations and enhancing the overall customer journey.

What you'll do:

- Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones and domain 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 feasibility and ensure alignment with architectural best practices.

- Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components using multiple programming languages.

- Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and promote engineering excellence through documentation and knowledge sharing.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and track success metrics using 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 experience in software development lifecycle management, encompassing coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.

- Proficiency in API design, software prototyping, and platform design to deliver high-quality technical solutions.

- Demonstrated ability to apply software design patterns and principles for secure, maintainable, and modular code.

- Skilled in data-driven decision making and requirements analysis to align engineering efforts with business goals.