Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

16h

About The Position

Building the right technology foundation for Infrastructure & platforms is vital to success at the scale of Walmart. Our team builds and maintains the foundational technologies that support the tech organization. Included in this are data platforms, enterprise architecture, DevOps, cloud computing, and infrastructure. All of these products and services are supported by scalable and powerful infrastructure, ensuring a secure and seamless employee and customer experience across stores, digital channels, and distribution centers. What you'll do... Walmart Global Tech is at the forefront of AI innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to redefine customer experiences. We are seeking a Staff, Software Engineer with deep expertise in Generative AI , LLMs , Agentic and RAG frameworks to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI systems. This role involves architecting scalable solutions, integrating agentic frameworks, and mentoring engineering teams to push the boundaries of AI-driven innovation. In this role you will work closely with Engineering teams, Architects, Product group to provide highly recommended Developer Experience and Gen AI solutions to make developer delightful! As part of Walmart Global Technology Platform team, you will be building highly scalable and reliable solutions which will drive the next generation AI system. You'll independently handle high impact, critical software/systems monitoring issues, troubleshoot business and production issues. As a member of this fast-moving and highly entrepreneurial team, you'll be able to say that you work for the world’s largest retailer and contribute to innovation and development to best-in-class methodologies that impacted perception and drastically changed business as we know it.

Requirements

Overall 8+ years of experience in machine learning / software engineering, with 2+ years in Generative AI or LLMs
Strong experience with Agentic Frameworks, RAG frameworks, vector search technologies and knowledge grounding techniques.
Expertise in Python, ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow), and libraries like Hugging Face Transformers.
Clear Communication, including the ability to build design gaps
Ability to multitask between several different requirements and features concurrently
Proficiency in distributed computing, cloud platforms (GCP, Azure), and scalable architectures
Deep knowledge of open-source projects or publications in Generative AI, RAG, or agentic frameworks.
Ability to perform in a team environment and have a true passion about Technology. It’s a must!
Strong backend Programming experience in Python / Golang or Java / Type script
Option 1: Bachelor'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.
Option 2: 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Gen AI – Agentic Frameworks, RAG Frameworks
Cloud architecture and deployments: Kubernetes, Docker, micro-services architectures (REST)
Master’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
We value candidates with a 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.
The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

Agentic Frameworks: Design, Develop , fine-tune, and deploy Generative AI models with a focus on RAG frameworks to enhance information retrieval and generation.
Develop and optimize LLM-based agents for tasks like knowledge grounding, multi-step reasoning, and decision-making.
Integrate external data sources (e.g., vector databases) with LLMs to build dynamic, context-aware systems.
Architecture; Scalability: Develop scalable, distributed AI systems with a focus on performance, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery.
Develop detailed design specifications, including modular, extensible, and functional component
Develop MVP's into Shippable product to validate requirements and refine designs iteratively.
Provide deeper Insights on Containerization/Docker (and) experience in CI/CD and deployment pipelines
Collaboration; Product Integration: Work cross-functionally to design solutions that address both functional and non-functional requirements.
Establish best practices for building and maintaining AI-driven systems.
Drive technical direction for large-scale AI initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
Hands on engineer who can build tech stack ground up and deploy scalable solution

Benefits

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates.
Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.