Distinguished, Software Engineer - Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) Technology

Walmart Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 338,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options and performance bonuses

Live Better U education benefits

Discount Card

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Distinguished Software Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems. This role owns system-level execution, assures architectural integrity, and drives operational excellence across platforms to deliver reliable, maintainable solutions aligned with Walmart’s standards.

The team, Walmart Fulfillment Services Technology, delivers scalable fulfillment capabilities and collaborates with Product, Operations, Supply Chain, and

Qualifications

• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field with 6 years of software engineering experience.
• Option 2: 8 years of software engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Be deeply hands-on technical leader and write production-quality code.
• Lead design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered software systems.
• Translate domain strategies into system-level implementations with architectural integrity.
• Drive operational excellence through technical guidance, code reviews, and architectural decisions.
• Champion DevOps and CI/CD to ensure resilient, observable services.
• Mentor engineers across teams to foster innovation and high standards.
• Identify bottlenecks and automate manual processes to improve developer experience.
• Collaborate effectively across teams and communicate complex concepts clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Hands-on coding

Cloud-native systems

AI-powered solutions

DevOps

CI/CD

Mentorship

Architectural design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Observability

Incident management

Job description

Sunnyvale, CA

1375 Crossman Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114

R-2644882

$169,000 - $338,000/yr

Regular/ Permanent

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary: Walmart is seeking a Distinguished Software Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems. This role requires ownership of system-level execution, ensuring architectural integrity and operational excellence across platforms. The successful candidate will drive innovation, mentor engineering teams, and champion best practices in software development and DevOps. They will collaborate across functions to deliver reliable, maintainable solutions aligned with enterprise standards, continuously improving system performance and developer experience while upholding Walmart’s values of integrity, respect, and excellence.

About the team: Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) Technology delivers scalable fulfillment solutions for third-party sellers, integrating transportation, inventory, warehouse operations, billing, and delivery. The team bridges Marketplace and Walmart’s supply chain, collaborating with Product, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, and Transportation partners. Combining the agility of a growth business with the scale of a global retailer, the team drives innovation and expands fulfillment capabilities into new models and international markets. This environment emphasizes technical excellence and cross‑functional collaboration to develop impactful solutions that enhance the seller fulfillment experience.

What you'll do:

• Beadeeplyhands-ontechnicalleader,writeproduction-qualitycode,buildautomatedtests,andtakeimplementationsallthewayproductiondeployment.
• Leaddesignanddevelopmentofscalable,cloud-nativeAI-poweredsoftwaresystemsandintelligentautomationsolutions.
• Translatedomain-levelstrategiesintosystem-levelimplementations,ensuringarchitecturalintegrityandreliability.
• Driveoperationalexcellencethroughtechnicalguidance,codereviews,andstrategicarchitecturaldecisions.
• ChampionDevOpsandCI/CDpracticestoensureresilient,observable,andperformantservices.
• Mentorengineersacrossteams,fosteringacultureofinnovation,highstandards,andcontinuouslearning.
• Identifyandresolvearchitecturalbottlenecks,automatemanualprocesses,andimprovedeveloperexperience.
• Collaborateeffectivelyacrossteams,communicatingcomplextechnicalconceptsclearlytostakeholders.

What you'll bring:

• Demonstratedhands-oncodingexpertisewithstrongcurrentcodingpractice,andtheabilityandwillingnesstoowndeep,end-to-endimplementation,fromdetaileddesignandproductioncodethroughautomatedquality,productiondeployment.
• Extensiveexperienceleadingthedesignanddevelopmentofscalable,cloud-nativesoftwaresystemsandAI-poweredsolutions.
• Strongexpertiseinoperationalexcellence,includingDevOps,CI/CD,observability,andincidentmanagement.
• Demonstratedskillindrivingcontinuousimprovementbyidentifyingbottlenecksandautomatingmanualprocesses.
• Exceptionalproblem-solvinganddebuggingcapabilitieswithafocusonplatformdesignanddevelopment.
• Effectivecollaborationandmentorshipskillstofosterengineeringexcellenceacrossteams.
• Soundtechnicaljudgmentwithadaptabilitytoevolvingtechnologiesandbusinessneeds.

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.

The annual salary range for this position is $169,000.00 - $338,000.00. 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...

1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America Walmart 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.

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.

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