Software Engineer III

Walmart; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 99,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Stock purchase program

Live Better U education benefit

Job summary

Walmart in Denver, CO is seeking a Software Engineer III to lead design and development of scalable software by collaborating with product management and UX. You will troubleshoot complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement through coding, testing, and deployment.

The role involves mentoring small engineering teams, guiding development practices in an agile environment, and delivering high‑availability services on a cloud stack (AWS and GCP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field with 2 years of software engineering experience.
• Alternatively, 4 years of software engineering experience.
• Experience with object-oriented design and API development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable services.
• Collaborate with product and UX teams on project design.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Mentor small engineering teams, including offshore associates.
• Develop automation to support CI/CD.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Go

API design

OOP

CI/CD

AWS

GCP

Debugging

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:

As a Software Engineer III at Walmart, you will lead the design and development of scalable software solutions by collaborating with cross‑functional teams including product management and user experience. This role involves troubleshooting complex issues, performing root cause analysis, and driving continuous improvement through coding, testing, and deployment. You will manage project requirements, ensure adherence to quality and security standards, and support business needs by providing technical guidance. The position also includes mentoring small engineering groups and contributing to the advancement of development practices within an agile environment.

About the team:

The Inscape Core Engineering Team develops scalable, resilient, and high‑performance software systems that support our cloud‑first platform. Collaborating across disciplines, the team designs and optimizes distributed applications and infrastructure to ensure reliability at scale. Utilizing a multi‑language technology stack including C/C++, Go, Python, and JavaScript, the team operates primarily on AWS and is leading a strategic migration to GCP. As a Software Engineer III, you will contribute to critical platform components, influence system architecture, and drive initiatives that support Walmart’s commitment to delivering exceptional value to customers.

What you'll do:

• Design, develop, monitor, review, unit test, and deploy code for services
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop high‑level designs for small to medium‑sized projects.
• Analyze and troubleshoot business and production issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing solutions.
• Write, test, and maintain code ensuring compliance with technical and security standards.
• Manage complex projects by translating requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions.
• Develop automation scripts to support continuous integration and delivery processes.
• Conduct unit testing and defect management to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to small engineering teams, including offshore associates.
• Monitor application performance and implement maintenance and improvement activities.

What you'll bring:

• Good coding skills in C/C+, Python, Go languages.
• Proven experience in software engineering with strong technical acumen and expertise in object‑oriented programming and API design.
• Ability to deliver scalable, maintainable, and high‑availability solutions through iterative and incremental development.
• Proficiency in Cloud technologies ( AWS & GCP Preferred)
• Proficiency in debugging, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting complex production issues.
• Skilled in continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) automation and testing methodologies.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams including product, project management, and user experience.
• Strong documentation and coding standards adherence to ensure quality and security compliance.
• Capability to lead and mentor small engineering teams effectively.

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 (https://one.walmart.com/) .

The annual salary range for this position is $99,000.00 - $198,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Option 1: Bachelor'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.

Option 2: 4 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, 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.

Masters: Computer Science

Primary Location...

55 Madison St, Denver, CO 80206-5419, 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, 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 diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.