(USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer

Walmart Global Tech; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Stock purchase program

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart Global Tech is seeking a Distinguished Software Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems. You will translate strategic objectives into system-level implementations, drive continuous improvement and mentor teams to uphold architectural excellence.

The role demands strong technical judgment, ownership, and collaboration across the full software lifecycle, with emphasis on reliability, security and performance in Walmart’s enterprise setting.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards and inclusive design practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered software systems.
• Translate domain strategies into system-level implementations and align teams.
• Drive operational excellence through DevOps, CI/CD, reviews and architecture decisions.
• Mentor engineers to elevate standards and learning.
• Identify bottlenecks and automate to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to communicate complex concepts.
• Champion reliability, security and performance across the lifecycle.

Skills

Cloud-native design

AI integration

Technical leadership

DevOps

CI/CD

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/related field

8+ years software engineering experience

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Position Summary

Position Summary...
What you’ll do...Role summary:
As a Distinguished Software Engineer at Walmart, you will lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems, ensuring architectural integrity and operational excellence. You will translate strategic objectives into system-level implementations, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of technical excellence through mentorship and collaboration. This role demands strong technical judgment, innovation, and ownership across the full software development lifecycle, emphasizing reliability, security, and performance. You will work cross-functionally to deliver impactful solutions that align with enterprise standards and business goals, advancing Walmart’s commitment to quality and innovation.

About the team

The Marketplace Engineering team at Walmart Global Tech drives global commerce by building advanced tools for storefront management, pricing and inventory control. Supporting thousands of sellers worldwide, the team develops reliable, intelligent systems integrating real‑time data and partner platforms to ensure seamless order experiences. Focused on scalable, cloud‑native architectures, the team collaborates across functions to align technology with business goals. They emphasize continuous improvement, operational excellence, and delivering exceptional customer experiences on a global scale through innovation, technical expertise, and strategic execution.

What you’ll do

• Lead the design and development of scalable, cloud‑native AI‑powered software systems, ensuring architectural integrity and reliability.
• Translate domain‑level strategies into system‑level implementations, aligning engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Drive operational excellence through technical guidance, code reviews and strategic architectural decisions.
• Champion DevOps and CI/CD practices to ensure resilient, observable and performant services.
• Mentor engineers to foster innovation, high standards and continuous learning across teams.
• Identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks, automating processes to improve system efficiency.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively.

What you’ll bring

• Proven expertise in designing and developing scalable, cloud‑native software systems with AI integration.
• Strong technical leadership skills, including architectural decision‑making and system‑level execution.
• Experience driving operational excellence through DevOps, CI/CD and incident management practices.
• Ability to coach and mentor engineers, fostering continuous learning and high‑quality delivery.
• Proficiency in problem solving, debugging and ensuring software reliability and security.
• Effective collaboration skills to align cross‑functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and adapting to evolving technologies and business needs.

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 $156,000.00 - $312,000.00 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

10900 Ne 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004, United States of America

Drug‑Free Workplace

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.