(USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

4d•$156,000 - $338,000

About The Position

Walmart is seeking a Distinguished Software Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems and intelligent automation solutions. The role provides technical leadership in executing complex services with architectural integrity and operational excellence, and drives continuous improvement, mentorship, and high-quality delivery across the software development lifecycle. The engineer will collaborate across teams and make strategic decisions to align technology solutions with business objectives while supporting innovation, reliability, and enterprise standards. The role is on Walmart Global Tech’s Marketplace Engineering team, which supports a rapidly expanding eCommerce platform and helps sellers manage digital storefronts, product listings, pricing, and inventory. The team builds intelligent, resilient systems for pre- and post-order experiences, uses real-time data, integrates with partner platforms across Walmart’s ecosystem, and collaborates across functions to advance technology roadmaps and support business growth.

Requirements

Proven expertise designing and building scalable, cloud-native software systems with AI integration.
Strong technical leadership, including architectural decision-making and system-level execution.
Deep knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD practices, and of ensuring system observability, resilience, and performance.
Ability to drive operational excellence through code reviews, incident analysis, and continuous improvement.
Exceptional problem-solving skills focused on reliability engineering and scalability.
Experience mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of high standards and innovation.
Effective collaboration and communication across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
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 implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies.
Knowledge of accessibility best practices and integrating digital accessibility into products and services.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems and intelligent automation solutions.
Translate domain-level strategies into system-level implementations while ensuring architectural integrity and reliability.
Provide technical guidance, conduct code reviews, and make strategic architectural decisions to drive operational excellence.
Champion DevOps and CI/CD practices to ensure resilient, observable, and performant services.
Mentor engineers across teams and foster a culture of continuous learning and high standards.
Identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks and automate processes to improve engineering velocity.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals.

Benefits

Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k), stock purchase plan, and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty, and voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
PTO and/or PPTO that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Walmart-paid education benefits through Live Better U, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.