Distinguished, Software Engineer

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live Better U

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plans

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Walmart seeks a Distinguished Engineer to own and evolve the International POS platform, ensuring low latency, high availability, and security across markets. You will lead architectural decisions, drive modernization, and mentor senior engineers in a global, store-centric environment.

The role focuses on real-time checkout services, scalable cloud-edge integrations, and resilience under real-world store conditions, shaping a platform used by millions of customers and associates daily.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in distributed systems and platform architecture.
• Hands-on strength with Kubernetes and cloud-native patterns.
• Proven leadership through influence across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the platform architecture for International POS across edge and cloud.
• Drive platform modernization and standardized deployments.
• Engineer for real-store conditions with intermittent connectivity and regional compliance.

Skills

Distributed systems

Kubernetes

Cloud-native

Leadership by influence

Reliability engineering

Observability

Performance tuning

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering

Master's degree (preferred) in CS/engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Cloud services

Job description

805 Se Moberly Ln
Bentonville, AR 72716-7761

R-2618273

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$130,000 - $260,000/yr

Regular/ Permanent

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

We’rehiringaDistinguishedEngineertodefinethenexteraoftheInternational POSplatform thesystemsthatkeepcheckoutrunningforcustomersandassociatesacrossmarkets,everyminuteeveryday. Thisisabuilder+architect+force-multiplierrole. Youwillownthelong termtechnicalvisionforhowInternationalPOSservicesareengineered,deployed,observed,andoperatedatscale—low-latencyexperiencesandresilienceunderreal-worldstoreconditions. You’llleadaplatformthatpowersmission-criticalcheckoutandstoreserviceswithuncompromisingstandardsforavailability,performance,andsecurity. Ifyouwanttobuildplatformsthatimpacthowmillionsoftransactionshappenglobally,thisistheseat.

About the team:
TheInternationalPOSteamdevelopsandmaintainstechnologythatpowerscheckoutexperiencesacrossWalmartInternationalmarkets.Theteamintegratesstoresystems,edgeandcloudservices,andsharedcapabilitiestodeliverfast,reliable,andsecurePOSsolutions.Focusedoncontinuousimprovement,theteamsupportsmarket-specificrequirementswithinadynamicretailenvironment.Leveragingexpertiseincloud-nativearchitecture,scalability,andsoftwaresecurity,theteamdrivesinnovationandoperationalexcellencetoenhancesystemperformanceandreliability,ensuringseamlesscustomerexperiencesworldwide.

What you'll do:

• OwntheplatformarchitectureforInternationalPOSacrossedgeandcloud—definingthenorthstarforreliability,latency,scalability,andoperabilityforalways-oncheckoutandstoreservices.
• Driveplatformmodernization:standardizedeployment(Kuberneteswhereappropriate),strengthenresiliency,andsimplifyoperationssoteamscanmovefasterwithlessrisk.
• Engineerrealstoreconditions:designforintermittentconnectivity,constrainedcompute,regionalcomplianceneeds,andoperationalrealities—withoutcompromisingcustomer/associateexperience.
• Raisethebaracrossteams:establishreferencearchitectures,goldenpaths,andengineeringstandards;mentorseniorengineers;influencetechnicaldecisionsacrossdomainsandmarkets.
• Makereliabilityafeature:buildobservability,SLOs,automatedremediation,andincident-learningsintotheplatform

What you'll bring:

• Deepexpertiseindistributedsystemsandplatformarchitecturewithatrackrecordofdeliveringhighlyavailable,mission-criticalsystemsatscale(retail/storesystemsexperienceisastrongplus).
• Hands-onstrengthwithKubernetesandcloud-nativepatterns(servicenetworking,workloadisolation,scaling,security,multi-regiondesign),andsoundjudgment.
• Provenleadershipthroughinfluence:you’vedrivenarchitecturalalignmentacrossmultipleteams,resolvedcompetingpriorities,andshippeddurableplatformcapabilities.
• Operationalexcellencemindset:strongexperiencewithreliabilityengineering,observability,incidentreduction,performancetuning,capacityplanning
• Biasforactionandsimplification:youcantakecomplexlegacyrealities,createapragmaticpathforward,anddelivermeasurableimprovementsinuptime,latency,developerproductivity.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices . 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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: 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.

Option 2: 8 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

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, 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.

Primary Location...

805 Se Moberly Ln., Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Walmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Benefits you’ll enjoy

Discount Card

Get 10% off

Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.

Live Better U

100% covered

Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.

Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.

Enjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans.

Paid time off

Take a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family

Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges

Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.

Imagine a workplace surrounded by innovation.At Walmart’s new Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas, we’re redefining what it means to work at a global leader.

Set on 350 acres of thoughtfully revitalized land, our new campus seamlessly integrates the charm of Northwest Arkansas with cutting edge design and technology. From biking trails and outdoor courtyards to flexible, tech-enabled workspaces, every detail reflects our commitment to sustainability, connection, and culture.

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