Advanced Software Engineering Job Simulation

Solve complex technical challenges for a range of Walmart departments as part of our software engineering team

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Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Walmart USA. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Walmart USA. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete our Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Walmart USA. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced3-4 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsadvanced

Welcome to Walmart Global Tech's Advanced Software Engineering Job Simulation. We’re excited to have you here with us.

So, what exactly is a job simulation? It is the perfect opportunity to take on practical tasks similar to what our very own software engineers work on, and get a true feel of what it is like to work in technology at Walmart and make an epic impact for millions of customers and members around the world. This program will help set you up for success when you decide to apply with us.

You will gain insight into what it’s like to solve meaningful challenges with our diverse, forward-thinking team inside a company that's people-led and tech-empowered. What’s great about our job simulation is the flexibility. You’ll get to choose the module(s) that you would like to tackle and complete these tasks anywhere and anytime, allowing you to upskill yourself at your own pace. In return, you will gain valuable skills and awareness to help you stand out in the application and assessment process. And, along the way, you’ll discover how Walmart has a path for everyone and boundless opportunities for lifelong careers.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Java

Data Structures

Optimization

Software Architecture

UML

SQL

Relational Database Design

Python

Data Munging

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Walmart USA. No live sessions, all self-paced.

Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.

Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

Tasks in this program

Task One: Advanced Data Structures

30-60 mins

Advanced

Implement a novel version of a heap.

What you'll learn

How to implement a power of two max heap data structure in Java
How to satisfy the heap property in a modified heap structure
How to benchmark data structure performance and optimize efficiency

What you'll do

Meet Ashley Smith, a tech campus recruiter at Walmart responsible for recruiting interns and recent graduates across the US into Walmart’s tech roles
Implement a novel version of a heap data structure
Unlock valuable tips about how to stand out when applying for software engineering roles at Walmart

Reviews

Over 15800

5 Star Reviews

"I appreciated the program's clear structure and logical progression, which made the task of populating the SQLite database from multiple spreadsheets straightforward and manageable. The use of Python's powerful pandas library and sqlite3 module allowed for efficient data processing and seamless database interactions. The well-defined requirements a..."-- Student from My institution is not listed

"The program is well-structured, clear, and efficient. It handles data merging and database insertion seamlessly while using Python's powerful pandas library for data manipulation and sqlite3 for database interactions. The use of functions for reusability and error handling adds to the robustness."-- Student from Indian Institute of Information Technology Nagpur

"I have trained my technical skills in programming in Java and Python, drawing UML class diagram, Entity relation diagram, and I have practiced a real-life problem about data mugging."-- Student from University of Essex

""I thoroughly enjoyed my internship and now have very valuable experience under my belt. I know this will help when looking for jobs and needing references. I was dreading it in the beginning, but now I am so happy it was required. As much as the curriculum changes, I hope that class remains constant." -Thank you Walmart"-- Student from Visvesvaraya Technological University

"I appreciate several aspects of the program: Modular Structure: The script is well-organized into functions (create_tables, populate_database, main) which enhances readability, maintainability, and reusability. Clear Logic Flow: Each function has a clear purpose and follows a logical sequence of steps, making it easy to understand how data is pro..."-- Student from Rajiv Gandhi University

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