Distinguished Software Engineer

Walmart Global Tech; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Global Tech is seeking a Distinguished Software Engineer to shape the technical direction of their Global WAN and Backbone network. You will be responsible for designing scalable infrastructure to support millions of associates and ensure optimal network performance across a hybrid cloud environment. This role allows for significant impact on the technology used at the world's largest retailer.

Benefits

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid maternity and parental leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in network architecture and operations.
• Deep expertise in routing protocols, SD-WAN/SASE deployments.
• Strong system architecture and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design high-performance WAN and backbone networks.
• Mentor and lead a team of network engineers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align network strategies.

Skills

Network architecture

Network engineering

Problem solving

Job description

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Walmart is the nation’s largest retailer, and powering our stores, clubs, online sales, as well as our connected associates, is a hybrid cloud environment. Our scale presents unique challenges not seen anywhere else. Building a reliable, serviceable, and cost-effective network infrastructure is key to our success.

As a Distinguished Engineer, you will play an important role in shaping the technical direction and running Walmart Global WAN and Backbone network. Global WAN team is responsible for designing and deploying Backbone and WAN network that connects all of Walmart’s PoPs, Data Centers, Retail Stores, Distribution Centers and Home offices. You will collaborate closely with multiple teams such as network architecture, Data Center Networks, Edge Networks, and most importantly across the whole of the network engineering and operations team. You will drive innovation and help produce elegant and scalable network solutions. As a Fortune #1 company, our work impacts millions of associates globally. We strive to continuously improve technology and products to help managers and associates so they can focus on what matters most - supporting our customers and members.

About the Global Technology Network Engineering and Operations Team:

The Distinguished Network Engineer will report to the Senior Director of Network Engineering and Operations. The Global WAN team is part of the Network Engineering and Operations (NEO) organization. The NEO team is primarily responsible for the engineering and operations of Walmart’s network environments. Within Global Tech, we support and are supported by talented teams specializing in the architecture of our wired, wireless, data center networking, and interconnection.

• Architect and lead the design of high-performance, scalable WAN and backbone networks.
• Develop long-term strategy and roadmap for backbone infrastructure, considering future traffic growth, emerging technologies, and evolving business needs.
• Participate in on-call rotation to troubleshoot and resolve complex network challenges across multi-vendor and hybrid environments.
• Assist with large scale proof of concepts from conception to deployment from an engineering and operations perspective.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Cloud, Security, and Infrastructure teams, to align network strategies with business objectives.
• Mentor and lead a team of network engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders on specific product areas.
• Document architectural decisions, design patterns, policies, and best practices to facilitate knowledge sharing across the broader organization

What you'll bring:

• 10+ years of experience in network architecture, network engineering, and network operations.
• Experience with large scale networks such as in a SaaS, ISP, or cloud provider network
• Deep expertise in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), MPLS, Segment Routing and EVPN/VXLAN.
• Deep expertise in deploying SD-WAN / SASE in a large scale network.
• Strong knowledge of optical transport technologies, including DWDM and coherent optics.
• Experience with IPv6, Internet Peering, DDoS mitigation techniques, RPKI, and Multicast is a major plus.
• Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, or equivalent scripting languages.
• Experience with network modeling and data modeling techniques.
• Strong skills in both verbal and written communications, equally adept in communicating in all directions.
• Strong system architecture, problem solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Proven experience with project delivery for large, mission-critical, cross-functional projects.
• Experience with network observability, monitoring, and DevOps.
• Advanced certifications such as CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent is a plus.

About Walmart Global Tech

Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. Thats what we do at Walmart Global Tech. Were a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts and service professionals within the worlds leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.

Walmart’s culture is a competitive advantage, and its fostered by being together. Working together in person allows us to collaborate, align quickly and innovate with greater speed. We use our campuses to create purposeful connection rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates.

Our hubs: Walmart is a global company with offices across the United States and around the world. Our global headquarters is in Bentonville, Arkansas, with primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay area and New York/New Jersey.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions while being welcoming of all people.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Retail

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