Staff, Software Engineer, Information Security

VIZIO; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental coverage

401(k) and stock purchase options

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading smart TV platform is seeking a Staff Software Engineer focused on Information Security to work from their Dallas office. In this full-time role, you'll oversee open-source compliance and security, automate DevSecOps pipelines, and lead vulnerability management efforts. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in embedded software, is strong in C and C++, and holds a degree in Computer Science. Competitive compensation includes salary and performance bonuses, along with comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in embedded software development with 2+ years in a security role.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++, experience with Python or JavaScript.
• Deep knowledge of open-source licenses and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate open-source libraries and guide compliant implementations.
• Integrate vulnerability management scanners and oversee remediation.
• Automate DevSecOps pipelines and produce SBOMs.

Skills

Embedded software development

Security-focused roles

C and C++ programming

Python or JavaScript

Open-source licenses expertise

CI/CD practices

Vulnerability management

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub

GitLab

CMake

JFrog Artifactory

Job description

Position Summary

Staff Software Engineer, Information Security. This full‑time, onsite role is located in our Dallas, TX office. Immigration sponsorship is not available. The position is not eligible for remote work.

We are VIZIO, part of Walmart, a leading smart TV platform. Our Information Security team works with open‑source software to provide innovative, cutting‑edge, and secure solutions. The role oversees the security and compliance of open‑source integrations, automating audits, producing Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs), and ensuring products meet high security standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead open‑source compliance & security: evaluate proposed libraries (GPL/MPL/MIT/Apache), document obligations, and guide compliant implementation across embedded platforms.
• Drive vulnerability management: integrate and triage results from SAST/DAST/SCA scanners (CodeQL, SonarQube) and oversee remediation across firmware and supporting services.
• Automate DevSecOps pipelines: design and enforce CI/CD security gates, automate audits, and produce SBOMs using GitHub/GitLab.
• Govern build engineering & artifacts: standardize reproducible builds (CMake, Clang/LLVM) and manage dependency health checks via JFrog Artifactory/Xray.
• Conduct risk assessments: identify threats, recommend mitigating controls, and champion security best practices through documentation and developer training.

Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years in embedded software development (Linux kernel, device/firmware) with 2+ years in a security‑focused role (DevSecOps/AppSec/Compliance).
• Education: BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (security certifications such as CISSP/CSSLP are a plus).
• Programming Proficiency: strong in C and C++, with proficiency in Python or JavaScript for automation and tooling.
• Licensing & Security Expertise: deep familiarity with open‑source licenses (GPL/LGPL/MPL/Apache) and SBOM tooling (SPDX/CycloneDX).
• Build & Pipeline Tools: hands‑on experience with modern CI/CD practices, CMake, cross‑compilers, and artifact governance.
• Vulnerability Triage: skilled at interpreting and acting upon SAST/DAST/IAST security scan results.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart 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.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay and performance‑based bonus awards. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase, and company‑paid life insurance. Paid time off (PTO), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, voting, short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, military leave pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

Compensation

Annual salary range: $110,000.00 - $220,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Stock options may be available.