Distinguished, Software Engineer

Walmart • Hoboken, NJ

2d • $156,000 - $338,000

About The Position

Position Summary As a Distinguished Engineer for the AI‑Enabled Sales Platform within Walmart Global Tech’s Advertising Technology organization, you will serve as a preeminent technical leader and visionary. You will be responsible for the architectural evolution of high‑scale systems that leverage generative AI, intelligent automation, and massive data infrastructure to transform how advertisers engage with Walmart. This role is for a distinguished technologist who can navigate the complexity of enterprise‑scale distributed systems while pioneering the next generation of AI‑driven sales tooling and measurement. About the team The Sandman/Ad-tech team consists of experienced Machine Learning Engineers, Data Scientists, and Full Stack technologists focused on delivering scalable, data-driven solutions for Walmart. This multidisciplinary group integrates AI, software engineering, and data science to develop autonomous AI agents, deploy reliable applications, and build core engineering capabilities at enterprise scale. Utilizing data, AI, and agile methods, the team drives innovation that enhances operational efficiency and supports Walmart’s mission. Collaboration within the team fosters the creation of intelligent systems that improve business performance across the organization.

Requirements

• Deep Technical Mastery Expertise in large‑scale distributed systems, data platforms, and cloud‑native architectures.
• Platform Thinking A proven track record of building platform‑as‑a‑product environments that support complex, multi‑tenant operational workflows.
• AI / LLM Expertise Experience integrating generative AI and intelligent automation into business‑critical production systems at enterprise scale.
• Strategic Leadership Proven ability to translate complex business needs into scalable platform architectures and long‑term technical roadmaps.
• Execution at Scale History of delivering high‑impact, production‑grade platforms with measurable business outcomes at enterprise scale.
• Operational Discipline Strong bias for engineering excellence, operational rigor, and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 15+ years of software engineering experience, including platform architecture and large‑scale systems.
• Significant experience building data‑intensive or AI‑enabled platforms in production environments.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant technical discipline.
• Prior experience operating at Principal, Distinguished, or Fellow‑level technical roles.
• 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

• Architectural Vision & Strategy Define and drive the multi‑year architectural vision for Walmart’s Advertising Technology platforms, ensuring solutions are scalable, extensible, and durable. Establish reference architectures, platform standards, and design guardrails adopted across AdTech, Sales Enablement, and partner systems.
• AI Innovation Architect platforms that integrate generative AI, intelligent automation, and large‑scale data infrastructure to power advertiser and sales workflows. Drive adoption of AI agents and multi‑step reasoning systems by combining LLMs, structured ML pipelines, and orchestration layers for real‑world use cases.
• Technical Excellence & Rigor Set the gold standard for engineering practices. Oversee the design of advertising platforms and end‑to-end ML pipelines, ensuring performance optimization, reliability, and scalability across global distributed systems.
• Cross‑Functional Influence Partner with senior leadership across Product, Sales, and Business teams to translate ambitious business goals into executable technical architectures.
• Mentorship & Culture Act as a force multiplier by mentoring Principal and Staff Engineers, amplifying impact through others, and fostering a culture of technical curiosity, inclusive design, and high accountability.

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: 1-10 employees