Walmart Advanced Software Engineering Job Simulation

The Advanced Software Engineering Job Simulation is a free, self-paced virtual job simulation offered through the Forage platform that lets you experience real software engineering work as seen at Walmart Global Tech. It simulates the kinds of tasks and problems actual software engineers solve in their day-to-day roles...

This simulation includes practical, project-style tasks such as:
Implementing and optimizing advanced data structures (e.g., custom heap)
Java programming and algorithmic problem solving
Designing software architectures and UML diagrams
Creating and modeling relational databases (ERDs)
Performing data munging with Python and SQL
These tasks mirror real engineering challenges and help you build practical technical skills.

⏱️ Format & Time

Duration: ~3–4 hours total
Mode: Self-paced — you can start anytime and complete at your own speed
Platform: Accessed through the Forage virtual job simulation portal
There are no deadlines or exams — just complete the tasks and learn.

🎓 Benefits

Gain real-world engineering experience without an official internship commitment
Receive a completion certificate (useful for resumes/LinkedIn)
Learn technical skills used in industry environments
Stand out in tech applications and interviews with practical work examples