(USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer

Walmart • Sunnyvale, CA

1d • $169,000 - $338,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Distinguished Software Engineer at Walmart, 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 implementations, drive continuous improvement, and foster technical excellence through mentorship and collaboration. The role calls for strong technical judgment, ownership of the full software lifecycle, and the ability to optimize system performance while aligning with enterprise standards. Your leadership will support innovative solutions that enhance customer experiences and Walmart’s business goals.

The Marketplace Tech team develops a platform connecting customers with third-party sellers by transforming complex data into actionable insights and production-ready models. The team works with product, engineering, and business units to improve seller success, customer experience, trust, safety, and growth. It defines success metrics, conducts experiments, and builds predictive and causal solutions. The team draws on data science, machine learning, Python, and data visualization to address complex challenges and achieve strategic objectives.

The position is based at Walmart’s Sunnyvale, California location. The annual salary range is $169,000 to $338,000, with additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses; certain positions may also include stock.

Requirements

• 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; alternatively, 8 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
• Extensive experience designing and building scalable, cloud-native software systems with AI integration.
• Proven ability to lead system-level technical execution, ensuring architectural integrity and operational excellence.
• Strong expertise in DevOps and CI/CD practices, and in delivering resilient, observable, and performant services.
• Demonstrated ability to automate processes, optimize system scalability, and drive continuous improvement.
• Effective mentorship and leadership capabilities to develop engineering talent and foster high standards.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to align cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

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 implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies.
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices and experience integrating digital accessibility into products and services.

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 while ensuring architectural integrity and operational excellence.
• Champion DevOps and CI/CD practices to maintain resilient, observable, and performant services with robust monitoring and alerting.
• Provide technical guidance through code reviews, architectural decisions, and incident analysis to improve quality and reliability.
• Mentor engineers across teams, fostering continuous learning and high standards in design and delivery.
• Identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks, drive automation, and improve engineering velocity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business objectives.

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, with tuition, books, and fees paid by Walmart for eligible associates.
• Performance-based bonuses; additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses are specified for this position.
• Stock may be included as additional compensation for certain positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior