Software Engineer, Information Security

Overview

(USA) Staff, Software Engineer, Information Security:
We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design and deliver scalable and secure enterprise authentication solutions. This role is part of the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) team within the Identity and Access Management (IAM) organization and focuses on Phishing-Resistant MFA (PR-MFA) and certificate-based authentication (CBA). You will build software and automation supporting registration, lifecycle management, and rollout, partnering across security and associate experience teams.

As the Staff Software Engineer, Cybersecurity (IAM – MFA), you will have:

• Strong software engineering experience building enterprise-grade services and APIs
• Solid understanding of authentication, authorization, and assurance levels
• Practical experience with FIDO2 security keys/passkeys and Certificate-based authentication (CBA) using PIV / Smart Cards and X.509 certificates
• Familiarity with risk-based or adaptive MFA concepts and step-up authentication flows
• Experience across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android platforms
• Understanding of common MFA threats (phishing, MFA fatigue)
• Strong collaboration skills and desire to learn modern MFA technologies

• Build and maintain services supporting MFA, PR-MFA, and CBA
• Implement registration, recovery, and operational workflows
• Support PR-MFA and certificate-based rollout patterns
• Integrate MFA into IdP, SSO, VPN, and endpoint platforms
• Apply FIDO2/passkey and CBA (PKI, certificates) concepts in production systems
• Support hardware authenticator enrollment and recovery
• Build dashboards for rollout and support metrics
• Mentor junior engineers

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8+ years experience in software engineering and/or cybersecurity

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.

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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.

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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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  degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 4years’ experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.

Option 2: 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

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