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Senior Software Engineering roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under a STEM-designated CIP code and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. The 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to work in a directly related engineering or computer science capacity while building toward long-term sponsorship.
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Walmart is seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of Walmart US SAP Payroll systems, with a strong focus on SAP HCM Payroll and related HR technologies. The ideal candidate brings 20+ years of SAP functional and HR ABAP technical hands-on expertise, combined with proven leadership in large-scale enterprise payroll transformations, system modernization, and cloud adoption strategies. This leader will guide engineering teams, collaborate with HR/payroll business stakeholders, ensure compliance with federal/state regulations, and deliver high-quality, highly scalable payroll solutions for one of the world’s largest workforces.
What you'll do:
- Timely execution of a product and technical roadmap, beyond delivering for the business we are always looking at improving robustness and quality of our application.
- Working closely with partners across disciplines. We work very closely with product design as well as engineering partners across multiple teams, to succeed in this role you truly must be a team player and fantastic partner.
- Being hands-on in the career of the associates that report to you. This involves hiring, providing growth opportunities, encouraging and mentoring engineers as well as providing timely feedback on their performance.
- Truly living the culture of servant leadership.
What you'll bring:
- A successful candidate will be empathetic and team-oriented, they will want to enable their team to succeed and do anything in their power to unblock their team.
- An engineering manager should have a strong member-centric viewpoint, they should be enabling their teams by looking at the product from the eyes of a member. They should be looking for ways to improve the product and come up with ways along with the technical experts on their team to execute on this vision.
- Strong focus on SAP HCM Payroll and related HR technologies. The ideal candidate brings 20+ years of SAP functional and technical expertise, combined with proven leadership in large-scale enterprise payroll transformations, system modernization, and cloud adoption strategies.
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. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.
Benefits:
Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – “By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions while being inclusive of all people.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
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 stock.
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 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
- Option 2: 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
- 2 years’ supervisory experience.
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 3 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
805 Se Moberly Ln, 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. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
Position Summary
Walmart is seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of Walmart US SAP Payroll systems, with a strong focus on SAP HCM Payroll and related HR technologies. The ideal candidate brings 20+ years of SAP functional and HR ABAP technical hands-on expertise, combined with proven leadership in large-scale enterprise payroll transformations, system modernization, and cloud adoption strategies. This leader will guide engineering teams, collaborate with HR/payroll business stakeholders, ensure compliance with federal/state regulations, and deliver high-quality, highly scalable payroll solutions for one of the world’s largest workforces.
What you'll do:
- Timely execution of a product and technical roadmap, beyond delivering for the business we are always looking at improving robustness and quality of our application.
- Working closely with partners across disciplines. We work very closely with product design as well as engineering partners across multiple teams, to succeed in this role you truly must be a team player and fantastic partner.
- Being hands-on in the career of the associates that report to you. This involves hiring, providing growth opportunities, encouraging and mentoring engineers as well as providing timely feedback on their performance.
- Truly living the culture of servant leadership.
What you'll bring:
- A successful candidate will be empathetic and team-oriented, they will want to enable their team to succeed and do anything in their power to unblock their team.
- An engineering manager should have a strong member-centric viewpoint, they should be enabling their teams by looking at the product from the eyes of a member. They should be looking for ways to improve the product and come up with ways along with the technical experts on their team to execute on this vision.
- Strong focus on SAP HCM Payroll and related HR technologies. The ideal candidate brings 20+ years of SAP functional and technical expertise, combined with proven leadership in large-scale enterprise payroll transformations, system modernization, and cloud adoption strategies.
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. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.
Benefits:
Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – “By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions while being inclusive of all people.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
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 stock.
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 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
- Option 2: 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
- 2 years’ supervisory experience.
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 3 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
805 Se Moberly Ln, 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. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Senior Software Engineering
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's CIP code against the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List before targeting senior roles. Computer science, computer engineering, and software engineering degrees qualify, but information systems or IT management degrees sometimes don't.
Filter job listings by E-Verify status
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer, not after. Ask recruiters directly or check the E-Verify employer search tool. Senior engineering roles often come with fast-moving timelines, and discovering a gap at the offer stage costs you weeks.
Build your I-983 training plan before day one
Your employer must sign a Form I-983 outlining your training goals, supervision structure, and how the role relates to your STEM degree. Draft it yourself using your job description so your manager isn't starting from scratch when you onboard.
Target companies with active H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Software Engineering roles by employers who have filed H-1B visa petitions in your occupation. These companies have established sponsorship pipelines, which matters when your 36-month OPT clock is running.
Negotiate your start date around cap-gap timing
If your OPT expires before October 1 and your employer files an H-1B petition by April 1, cap-gap extends your work authorization automatically. Structure your offer letter start date to land within that window if you're in your final OPT months.
Request prevailing wage data before accepting an offer
Senior Software Engineering carries a specific SOC code and prevailing wage level under DOL standards. Run your offer against the OFLC Wage Search using your job title and location to confirm your salary meets Level II or Level III requirements before your employer files the LCA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension in a Senior Software Engineering role?
Your degree qualifies if it appears on the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List by CIP code. Degrees in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, and electrical engineering typically qualify. Information systems or general IT degrees may not. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before applying, since the role itself doesn't determine eligibility, your degree does.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT employers. You can verify enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool using the company name or employer identification number. Don't rely on a recruiter's verbal confirmation. Senior engineering offers move quickly, so check before you sign, not after, to avoid having to turn down an offer or delay your start date.
What does the I-983 training plan require for a Senior Software Engineering position?
The Form I-983 must describe how your senior engineering role provides practical training directly related to your STEM degree. It needs to name a supervisor, outline your responsibilities, and explain the connection between your daily work and your field of study. Your employer signs it, but you'll get faster results if you draft the training narrative yourself using your offer letter and job description as source material.
How does cap-gap work if my OPT expires before my H-1B start date?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before April 1 and your OPT expires between April 1 and September 30, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. You can continue working in your Senior Software Engineering role during this period without interruption. Your EAD expiration date doesn't change, but your authorization to work continues under cap-gap status.
Where can I find Senior Software Engineering jobs with employers already set up for STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Senior Software Engineering roles filtered for employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and H-1B filing history, so you're not spending time applying to companies that can't support your work authorization. Targeting employers who have already navigated the STEM OPT and H-1B process shortens the path from offer to approved petition significantly.