(USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer

Walmart•Bellevue, WA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Distinguished Software Engineer, you will lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems, ensuring architectural integrity and operational excellence. This role requires translating strategic objectives into robust technical solutions while fostering collaboration across engineering teams. You will champion best practices in software development, continuous integration, and system reliability, driving innovation and continuous improvement. By mentoring engineers and guiding technical decisions, you will uphold high standards of quality and performance, contributing to Walmart’s commitment to delivering exceptional technology solutions aligned with business goals. About the team: The Marketplace Engineering team at Walmart Global Tech advances global commerce by powering a rapidly expanding eCommerce platform. This team develops sophisticated tools for storefront management, pricing, and inventory control, supporting thousands of sellers worldwide. They create reliable, intelligent systems that integrate real-time data and partner platforms to ensure seamless order experiences. Emphasizing scalable, cloud-native architectures, the team collaborates across functions to align technology with business objectives, driving continuous improvement and delivering exceptional customer experiences on a global scale.

Requirements

Extensive experience in system-level technical leadership, delivering scalable, reliable software solutions with architectural integrity.
Proven expertise in designing and developing cloud-native, AI-powered systems integrating advanced AI/ML components.
Strong proficiency in software security, continuous development, and operational due diligence to ensure resilient, performant services.
Demonstrated ability to lead full software development lifecycle, championing DevOps and CI/CD best practices.
Exceptional problem-solving skills with a focus on platform design, debugging, and continuous improvement.
Effective coaching and mentoring capabilities to foster engineering excellence and innovation.
Adaptability to change with sound technical judgment and collaborative communication across teams.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
8 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 and 4 years' experience in 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 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 design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered software systems and intelligent automation solutions.
Translate domain-level strategies into system-level implementations, ensuring architectural integrity and reliability.
Drive operational excellence through technical guidance, code reviews, and strategic architectural decisions.
Champion DevOps and CI/CD practices to ensure resilient, observable, and performant services.
Mentor engineers across teams, fostering continuous learning and high standards in design and delivery.
Identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks, automate manual processes, and improve engineering velocity.
Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption expense reimbursement
Surrogacy expense reimbursement
Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live Better U) for full-time and part-time associates
Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart for Live Better U programs
Performance bonuses (annual or quarterly)