(USA) Staff, Application Security Engineer - AI Focus

Position Summary We are expanding our team and looking for technologists with experience in Application Security, Machine Learning, and passion for Artificial Intelligence. This role is for an individual contributor who can lead within the team, enjoys building enterprise capabilities, establishing strategy and best practices for AI‑assisted development, assessing risks and developing comparison metrics for AI‑generated contributions, and preserving confidentiality, integrity, and availability. What you’ll do Become part of an elite Security Team solving evolving security exploits and technology trends. Develop Application Security strategy for AI‑assisted development across SDLC and CI/CD. Establish architecture patterns for safe use of AI coding assistants (IDE, CLI, PR bots) including data‑handling and model interaction boundaries. Champion AI security controls that are developer‑first, fast, and low‑friction, while ensuring enterprise policy adherence. Quantify defect rates and risk between human vs. AI‑generated changes. Author secure coding standards for AI‑generated code and drive adoption, measuring enforcement and telemetry. Assess risks of AI code contributions and codify automated checks. Orchestrate security tools and connect findings to AI remediation workflows. Pre‑train and fine‑tune enterprise AI coding agents on secure patterns, org policies, and vetted libraries to minimize insecure suggestions. Create developer blueprints and code recipes that embed secure defaults into AI scaffolding and templates. Mentor staff and partner teams; evangelizing AI‑secure coding, prompt safety, and pipeline guiding principles. What you’ll bring AI and ML expertise with a keen knowledge of code development and deployment. Experience with application development methodologies, CI/CD, and remediation techniques. Technology degree with 7+ years or equivalent experience in cybersecurity, Application Security, development and code management, or computer science. Familiarity with a broad set of development and query languages. Experience building and administering solutions within the tech stack; strong communication skills, team player, and ability to lead and follow. Inquisitive and passionate about learning and understanding development technology nuances. Adaptive learner partnering with other technologists and leaders to deliver secure solutions at business speed. Logical, innovative mind with a desire to be effective. Familiarity with regulatory concepts (e.g., NIST, SOX, PCI, HIPAA). Curious and continual learning mindset across security technologies, trends, threats, and exploits. Practical understanding of technical and non‑technical risk response options. Passion for global responsibility. Collaboration and expertise for evolving technology, paired with eagerness to learn and develop others. Industry certifications such as CSSLP, CCSK, GWAPT, OSCP/OSWE, CEH, CSSP. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 4 years’ experience in application security, or related area at a technology, retail, or data‑driven company. Alternatively, 6 years’ experience in application security, or related area at a technology, retail, or data‑driven company. Preferred Qualifications Certification in Security+, GISF, CISSP, CSSP, CASE, or GWEB. Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related area. 2 years’ experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects. Background in creating inclusive digital experiences, knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. Primary Location 2501 Se J St, Ste A, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, United States of America Compensation The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses and stock options. Benefits Discount Card – 10% off on most regular‑priced items. Live Better U – 100% covered tuition and books for degrees or certifications. Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family. Access to mental health resources and assistance programs. Paid time off benefits including PTO, sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Walmart is committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and has a no‑tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. #J-18808-Ljbffr Walmart