Distinguished, Software Engineer

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

13d • $130,000 - $338,000

About The Position

Position Summary... We are seeking an enthusiastic Distinguished, Software Engineer, individual contributor for Run Time Platform organization specializing in configuration management, secrets management, and experimentation. The Distinguished Engineer will be responsible for leading, communicating, tracking, and mentoring the Engineering team to successfully implement those visions. This Position will report to our Senior Director of Engineering and will work closely with principal and staff engineers across different products. We are a close-knit team, focusing on challenging problems that make a difference in our business. There will also be minimal travel associated with this role (twice a year). We concentrate on high-impact, high-value development, and in this role, you’ll be delivering the software that plays a pivotal role in managing Walmart’s run time platform for all the stores and eCommerce business. We pride ourselves on working in a collaborative environment, and associate will work closely with our engineers in Bengaluru Development Center. What you'll do... Position Summary... We are seeking an enthusiastic Distinguished, Software Engineer, individual contributor for Run Time Platform organization specializing in configuration management, secrets management, and experimentation. The Distinguished Engineer will be responsible for leading, communicating, tracking, and mentoring the Engineering team to successfully implement those visions. This Position will report to our Senior Director of Engineering and will work closely with principal and staff engineers across different products. We are a close-knit team, focusing on challenging problems that make a difference in our business. There will also be minimal travel associated with this role (twice a year). We concentrate on high-impact, high-value development, and in this role, you’ll be delivering the software that plays a pivotal role in managing Walmart’s run time platform for all the stores and eCommerce business. We pride ourselves on working in a collaborative environment, and associate will work closely with our engineers in Bengaluru Development Center. What you'll do...

Requirements

• Strong experience in Experimentation space and industry knowledge of different products in this area like LaunchDarkly, Optimizely, etc.
• Experience in with secret management solutions
• Visionary and well respected in SW engineering discipline
• 3 to 5 years of experience as Principal Engineer or Architect
• You have integrity, humility, and are a self-starter
• You are able to balance competing pressure
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
• 8 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in configuration management solution will be a plus
• Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 4 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.

Responsibilities

• Hands on in building, leading, and mentoring high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Deeply understand the technology at play. In depth knowledge of Experimentation and run time configuration management space like feature flags, targeted releases, kill switches, etc. Strong knowledge of different secrets offering like Akeyless, Hashi, and other industry vault solutions.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration across teams and stakeholders. Act as a liaison between the engineering team and other business functions to align priorities, address challenges, and manage risks.
• Drive improvements to development practices, including planning, architecture, documentation, and testing.
• Own design, development, and delivery of core experimentation, secrets, and configuration management module and features in partnership with product managers and business partners.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees