Software Engineer III
About The Position
This role is for a hands-on engineer responsible for the end-to-end delivery of software features and ML models. The ideal candidate will operate with a product-driven mindset, writing clean and efficient code in languages like Java, RUST, or C++, while managing the full software development lifecycle from CI/CD to ongoing maintenance. A key focus of this position is integrating AI/ML components and leveraging GenAI tools like GitHub Copilot to drive innovation and efficiency. The role involves translating complex business problems into technical requirements, designing scalable and secure software systems, and mentoring other engineers. Additional responsibilities include overseeing project timelines, monitoring application performance, and fostering a culture of engineering excellence. The position also has a leadership component, which includes supervising and developing associates, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies. As a Software Engineer III at Walmart, you will lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable software solutions that align with business objectives. This role requires expertise in software architecture, coding standards, and agile methodologies to create maintainable, high-quality components. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, address technical challenges, and implement continuous integration and deployment practices. Your contributions will ensure robust application performance, security, and reliability while driving innovation and operational excellence within Walmart’s technology environment. Our team develops and maintains robust distributed systems that support Walmart eCommerce and supply chain operations by processing high volumes of transactions per second. We focus on capturing and analyzing transaction histories from multiple sources to identify and address potential disruptions efficiently. The team emphasizes scalable platform design, iterative development, and continuous delivery to ensure real-time, accurate information for clients. Collaboration and technical expertise drive our efforts to build reliable solutions that enhance operational performance and customer experience across Walmart’s digital ecosystem.
Requirements
- Proven expertise in software architecture, scalable distributed systems, and design patterns.
- Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming and coding standards using languages such as Java, RUST, or C.
- Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, automation scripting, and telemetry implementation.
- Ability to analyze and translate business requirements into detailed technical designs and user stories.
- Skilled in code review, debugging, defect management, and ensuring high-quality, maintainable code.
- Familiarity with testing methodologies, tools, and defect lifecycle processes.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and commitment to delivering secure, high-availability software solutions.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 2 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
- 4 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area.
- Knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.
- Knowledge of accessibility best practices and joining us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and end-to-end delivery of scalable software solutions, features, and ML models that align with business objectives.
- Manage the full software development lifecycle from CI/CD to ongoing maintenance.
- Integrate AI/ML components and leverage GenAI tools like GitHub Copilot to drive innovation and efficiency.
- Analyze and classify requirements, translating complex business problems into detailed technical designs and user stories, ensuring comprehensive scoping and estimation.
- Develop maintainable, testable code adhering to coding standards and security policies across multiple platforms and languages.
- Create and execute test cases to identify defects, perform root cause analysis, and support regression testing.
- Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues to maintain high availability and scalability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet customer and business needs while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Mentor, supervise, and develop other engineers and associates.
- Oversee project timelines and foster a culture of engineering excellence.
- Ensure compliance with company policies.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement
- Jury duty
- Voting time off
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption expense reimbursement
- Surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities)
- Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for by Walmart
- Annual or quarterly performance bonuses
- Stock
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
