Software Engineer III

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•Onsite

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

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
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
Knowledge of accessibility best practices and commitment to creating accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture

Responsibilities

Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of software features and ML models
Writing clean and efficient code in languages like Java, RUST, or C++
Managing the full software development lifecycle from CI/CD to ongoing maintenance
Integrating AI/ML components and leveraging GenAI tools like GitHub Copilot to drive innovation and efficiency
Translating complex business problems into technical requirements
Designing scalable and secure software systems
Mentoring other engineers
Overseeing project timelines
Monitoring application performance
Fostering a culture of engineering excellence
Supervising and developing associates
Managing stakeholder relationships
Ensuring compliance with company policies
Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable software solutions that align with business objectives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, address technical challenges, and implement continuous integration and deployment practices
Ensure robust application performance, security, and reliability while driving innovation and operational excellence
Analyze and classify requirements to align with business and technical objectives, ensuring comprehensive scoping and estimation
Design scalable software solutions by evaluating trade-offs and converting high-level designs into detailed functional modules
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 stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet customer and business needs while supporting continuous improvement initiatives

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 leave
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 high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates, including tuition, books, and fees)
Annual or quarterly performance bonuses
Stock