(USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

3d•$169,000 - $338,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Distinguished Software Engineer leads the design and development of scalable, cloud-native, AI-powered systems, ensuring architectural integrity and operational excellence. The role drives technical strategy, oversees the full software development lifecycle, and fosters collaboration across engineering teams to deliver reliable, maintainable solutions aligned with enterprise standards. It champions continuous improvement, mentors engineers, and applies sound technical judgment to optimize system performance and scalability. The position is part of Walmart’s Fraud and Risk Engineering team, which develops and manages platforms to detect, prevent, and respond to fraud and risk across Walmart’s global commerce ecosystem. The team combines large-scale software engineering, AI, machine learning, and risk intelligence to deliver secure, scalable solutions, supporting customers, associates, sellers, and merchants worldwide. The role requires a commitment to quality, innovation, and effective communication in support of Walmart’s business objectives and customer experiences. The position is based at 860 W California Ave, Sunnyvale, California.

Requirements

Extensive experience in system-level technical leadership, delivering reliable and scalable software solutions with architectural integrity.
Proven expertise designing and building cloud-native, modular AI-powered systems that integrate advanced AI/ML components.
Strong proficiency in operational excellence, including DevOps, CI/CD, observability, and incident management.
Demonstrated ability to identify bottlenecks and automate manual processes to improve engineering velocity.
Excellent collaboration skills and ability to communicate complex technical concepts across teams and stakeholders.
Sound technical judgment and a strategic mindset for balancing trade-offs and long-term system impacts.
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 inclusive digital experiences and implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered software systems and intelligent automation solutions.
Translate domain-level strategies into system-level implementations, ensuring architectural integrity and alignment across teams.
Champion DevOps and CI/CD practices to maintain operational readiness, observability, and service resilience.
Provide technical leadership through code reviews, architectural decisions, and incident analysis to drive quality and reliability.
Mentor engineers and foster continuous learning, innovation, and high standards in design and delivery.
Identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks and automate processes to improve engineering velocity and system performance.
Collaborate across teams and communicate complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k).
Stock purchase plan.
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.
Live Better U education benefit program, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs.
Performance-based annual or quarterly bonuses.
Stock may be additional compensation for certain positions.