(USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer

Walmart • Sunnyvale, CA

2d • $169,000 - $338,000

About The Position

The Distinguished Software Engineer leads the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems and intelligent automation solutions. The role translates domain-level strategies into reliable system implementations, drives technical strategy and architectural integrity, and oversees the software lifecycle with a focus on operational excellence, maintainability, and high-quality execution. The engineer guides architectural decisions, promotes DevOps and CI/CD practices, automates processes, and improves system performance and engineering velocity while aligning solutions with business objectives and customer needs.

The Care Engineering team develops advanced software and AI-driven systems within Agentic Care Engineering. It delivers scalable, reliable solutions aligned with strategic goals and manages the software lifecycle, including architecture, deployment, and cloud cost optimization. The team integrates AI agents and emerging technologies to improve system performance and operational efficiency, collaborating across products and stakeholders while emphasizing technical excellence, continuous improvement, and project management.

The role also includes mentoring engineers and fostering innovation, high standards, and continuous learning. Walmart describes competitive pay, performance-based bonuses, benefits, and education support for eligible associates. The annual salary range is $169,000 to $338,000, with additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses and, for certain positions, stock compensation. The primary location listed is 1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, California.

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 leading the design and development of scalable, cloud-native software systems and AI-powered solutions.
• Proven ability to translate domain-level strategies into reliable, high-quality system implementations.
• Strong expertise in operational excellence, including DevOps, CI/CD, observability, and incident management.
• Demonstrated ability to make architectural decisions that prioritize extensibility, maintainability, and security compliance.
• Ability to mentor and develop engineering talent and foster innovation and continuous improvement.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills for aligning cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to system optimization, process automation, and improving engineering velocity.

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 applying 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 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.
• Mentor engineers and foster innovation, high standards, and continuous learning.
• Identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks and automate processes to improve engineering velocity.
• Collaborate across teams to align technical solutions with business objectives and customer needs.
• Support the software lifecycle, including architecture, deployment, and cloud cost optimization.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k).
• Stock purchase plan.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave.
• Parental leave and family care leave.
• Bereavement, jury duty, 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 for eligible programs.
• Performance-based annual or quarterly bonuses.
• Stock compensation for certain positions.
• PTO and/or PPTO that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.

What This Job Offers

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