(USA) Senior, Software Engineer - Full Stack, GenAI Platform

Overview

You will be helping the team to develop and deploy Generative AI solutions to boost associate productivity day-to-day, as well as providing platform capabilities for internal teams to build their own Generative AI agents and experiences. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to one of Walmart’s four Super Agents initiatives, creating real business impact while growing your career in a high-visibility domain.

About Team

The Enterprise People Technology team supports the successful deployment and adoption of new People technology across the enterprise. As a Fortune #1 company, our work impacts millions of associates globally. We strive to continuously improve people technology and products to help managers and associates so they can focus on what matters most - supporting our customers and members. People Technology is one of the major segments of Walmart Global Tech’s Enterprise Business Services, which is invested in building a compact, robust organization that includes service operations and technology solutions for Finance, People, and the Associate Digital Experience.

What you'll do

• Build end-to-end platform features, from backend microservices to frontend UIs, that scale to millions of users.
• Develop and maintain APIs, streaming pipelines, and data services that power GenAI workflows.
• Ensure platform reliability, scalability, and security through observability, automation, and CI/CD.
• Collaborate with Staff Engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver associate-focused solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and on-call rotations to support production reliability.
• Continuously explore new tools, frameworks, and methods to improve developer productivity and platform performance.

What you'll bring

Core Skills & Responsibilities

Must-Have

• Full stack experience: Python (FastAPI) or Node.js for backend; React, Next.js, and TypeScript for frontend
• Databases: OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, SQL/NoSQL, Redis
• Streaming & Messaging: Kafka, SSE, WebSocket
• Workflow orchestration: Apache Airflow
• Containerization & Infra: Docker, Kubernetes, Linux
• Observability: hands-on with OpenTelemetry and OpenCensus SDK for metrics, tracing, and logging
• Familiarity with MCP (Model Context Protocol) and A2A protocol for GenAI integration
• Solid grounding in Git, CI/CD pipelines, and production reliability (including on-call participation)

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with React Native for cross-platform mobile development
• Exposure to LangChain / LangGraph for building dynamic, natural language interfaces over enterprise data
• Familiarity with RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines using vector databases such as Milvus or FAISS
• Accessibility knowledge (WCAG 2.2 AA, assistive technologies)
• Experience with distributed tracing, dashboards, or observability platforms (e.g., Grafana, OpenObserve, Jaeger)
• Prior exposure to high-scale enterprise environments

About Walmart Global Tech

Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts, and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. We are people-led and tech-empowered, and we offer opportunities to grow your career in tech, gain new skills, and contribute at scale.

Walmart’s culture is a competitive advantage, and it’s fostered by being together. Working together in person allows us to collaborate, align quickly and innovate with greater speed. We use our campuses to create purposeful connection rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates. Our hubs include Bentonville, AR; with primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York/New Jersey.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for associates. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$180,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Some roles may include stock or other compensation.

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 3 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
• Option 2: 5 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 1 year's experience in software engineering or related area.
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices and Walmart's accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Primary Location

508 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America

Walmart 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.