(USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

As a Distinguished Software Engineer, you will lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native, AI-powered systems, ensuring architectural integrity and operational excellence. You will translate strategic objectives into system-level execution, champion software development and reliability best practices, drive continuous improvement, and mentor engineers. Your technical leadership will support robust, maintainable solutions aligned with enterprise standards and Walmart’s goals for quality, performance, and customer impact. The team designs and delivers advanced software and AI-driven systems within the Agentic Commerce - Sparky BackEnd domain. It manages the software lifecycle, including architecture, deployment, and cloud cost optimization, and collaborates across products and stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-quality systems. The team integrates AI agents and emerging technologies to improve system performance and operational efficiency. The annual salary range is $169,000.00–$338,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses; certain positions may also include stock.

Requirements

Proven expertise designing and building scalable, cloud-native software systems with AI integration.
Strong technical leadership skills, including architectural decision-making and system-level execution.
Experience driving operational excellence through DevOps, CI/CD, and observability practices.
Ability to mentor engineers and foster continuous learning and high standards.
Skill identifying and resolving architectural bottlenecks to improve system performance and developer experience.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Sound technical judgment and adaptability to evolving technologies and business needs.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area and 6 years of experience in software engineering or a related area; or 8 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area and 4 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
Knowledge of creating inclusive digital experiences, implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards, using assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility in accordance with accessibility best practices and Walmart standards.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered software systems and agents.
Translate domain-level strategies into system-level implementations while ensuring architectural integrity and reliability.
Drive operational excellence through technical guidance, code reviews, and strategic architectural decisions.
Champion DevOps and CI/CD practices to support resilient, observable, and performant services.
Identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks, and automate processes to improve engineering velocity.
Mentor engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning and high standards.
Collaborate across teams to align technical solutions with business objectives and customer needs.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
PTO and/or PPTO that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U education benefit: Walmart-paid tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs, from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.
Annual or quarterly performance bonuses; stock may be offered for certain positions.