Staff Software Engineer

Walmart

Bentonville, Arkansas, United Statesunknown$110,000–$220,000Posted Oct 22, 2026

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 SAP platform capabilities. 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 Walmart Payroll Modernization Team leads the transformation of payroll technology for one of the largest global workforces. This team manages the strategy, design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of advanced payroll platforms, ensuring accurate and timely payments while addressing complex regulatory and business needs. Operating at the intersection of product, engineering, and payroll operations, the team drives modernization efforts, develops new capabilities, simplifies legacy systems, and supports large-scale business transformations. It fosters best-in-class engineering and operational practices to deliver scalable, resilient, and efficient payroll solutions.

What you'll do:

Be part of one of the world's largest Payroll Modernization programs, delivering payroll solutions that support more than 1.6 million associates every month across a highly complex enterprise ecosystem.

Design, build, and enhance payroll capabilities across SAP Payroll, supporting accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing at enterprise scale.

Lead the design and implementation of payroll features including payroll calculations, retroactive accounting, taxation, garnishments, benefits deductions, time integration, off-cycle payments, payroll corrections, and year-end activities.

Configure and optimize payroll schemas, PCRs, wage types, payroll functions, and payroll processing frameworks while ensuring maintainability and adherence to established standards.

What you'll bring:

Strong expertise across key U.S. payroll localization domains, including BSI TaxFactory, U.S. Taxation, Retroactive Accounting, Garnishments, Benefits Processing, Off-Cycle Payroll, and Year-End Processing (W-2, Quarter-End, and Tax Updates).

Hands-on experience with SAP HCM Payroll and/or SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP), including schema design, PCR development, wage type configuration, payroll troubleshooting, and payroll operations support.

Strong understanding of U.S. payroll tax regulations, including multi-state taxation, reciprocity agreements, resident/non-resident taxation, supplemental wage processing, and wage attachments.

Proven experience designing and delivering integrated payroll solutions involving platforms such as SuccessFactors, Workday, ServiceNow, SAP Finance (FI/CO), banking systems, tax providers, benefits vendors, and custom enterprise applications.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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...

601 N WALTON BLVD., BENTONVILLE, AR 72716-0000, 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. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy scalable SAP payroll platform capabilities.
  • Build and enhance enterprise payroll features, including calculations, taxation, garnishments, deductions, and year-end processing.
  • Configure and optimize payroll schemas, PCRs, wage types, and processing frameworks.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to deliver payroll solutions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4 years of software engineering experience, or 6 years of related experience.
  • Experience with SAP HCM Payroll or SAP Employee Central Payroll, including schema design, PCR development, wage type configuration, and troubleshooting.
  • Expertise in U.S. payroll localization, taxation, retroactive accounting, garnishments, benefits, off-cycle payroll, and year-end processing.
  • Understanding of U.S. payroll tax regulations, including multi-state taxation and reciprocity.
  • Experience integrating payroll solutions with enterprise platforms, financial systems, banking systems, tax providers, and benefits vendors.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k), stock purchase plan, and company-paid life insurance
  • Paid time off, sick leave, parental leave, and family care leave
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Company discounts and adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
  • Walmart-paid education programs through Live Better U

Skills mentioned

System DesignDistributed SystemsBackend DevelopmentCloud ComputingAPI IntegrationDatabase DesignSoftware TestingPerformance OptimizationDevOpsCI/CD

About Walmart

More than 60 years ago, Sam Walton opened the first Walmart in Rogers, Arkansas. Today, we’re a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer dedicated to helping people save money and live better all around the world. Our 2.1 million associates are the engine behind what we do — serving customers and members in communities spanning 19 countries, in stores and clubs, online and through a supply chain built for speed and scale. We’re committed to creating clear pathways for associates to learn, grow and advance. Whether you’re starting your first job or bringing years of experience, you’ll find room to grow, learn new skills and build a career with purpose. We’re proud to invest in our people and foster a culture grounded in respect, integrity, service and striving for excellence. Recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® (2025) and Great Place To Work®-Certified™ , we’re proud of what we’re building together.

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