(USA) Senior, Software Engineer

Walmart • Dallas, TX

15h • Onsite

About The Position

VIZIO, a Walmart company, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the WatchFree+ application team. The role develops and maintains features for WatchFree+, a free ad-supported streaming service available on VIZIO and Onn TVs. The engineer works across the full development lifecycle—designing, coding, testing, and shipping features that support Live TV engagement and connected-TV advertising revenue.

The team maintains an application integrating Live TV, an electronic program guide, and on-demand video. Its responsibilities span the application experience, including navigation, settings, parental controls, and analytics. The engineer will work with a custom rendering engine, collaborate across teams, and use AI-assisted development tools as part of the daily workflow. The position emphasizes adaptability, systems thinking, ownership of features from concept through production, and growth into a technical leadership role.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional software engineering experience in application development. The minimum qualifications also specify either a bachelor's degree in a listed or related field and 3 years of software engineering experience, or 5 years of software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages, such as C++, Kotlin, Java, TypeScript/JavaScript, or Python.
• Willingness and aptitude to adopt AI-assisted development as a core part of the workflow.
• Experience designing and building application software with attention to architecture, maintainability, and testability.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across multiple codebases and technology stacks.
• Excellent communication skills to bridge understanding between teams and create shared alignment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or OpenCode.
• Experience with embedded systems or resource-constrained environments.
• A master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related area, plus 1 year of software engineering or related experience.
• Knowledge of creating inclusive digital experiences, implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards, using assistive technologies, and applying accessibility best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain WatchFree+ application features across the shared UI bundle and platform integration layers.
• Write and maintain automated unit tests to verify features and prevent regressions.
• Use AI-assisted development tools as a regular part of the workflow to support development velocity and code quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define integration contracts and deliver features end-to-end.
• Participate in code reviews and apply practices that support scalable, maintainable systems.
• Triage and resolve bugs, coordinating with other teams to gather information and clarify expected behavior.
• Own features from design through delivery and grow into a technical leader within the team.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k), stock purchase, 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.
• Live Better U education benefit, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Performance-based bonus awards; additional compensation for certain positions may include stock.

What This Job Offers

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