(USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer

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

Job summary

Walmart Global Tech in Bellevue, WA seeks a Distinguished Software Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems that enable intelligent automation and enhanced user experiences. You will shape architectural strategy, ensure reliability, security, and mentor engineers to raise technical standards.

You will collaborate across teams to translate business goals into robust software, drive DevOps practices, and deliver high-quality solutions that scale

Qualifications

• Experience designing scalable cloud-native AI systems.
• Proven system-level technical leadership and reliability focus.
• Strong DevOps, CI/CD, and SDLC expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable cloud-native AI software systems and platforms.
• Translate domain-level strategies into system-level implementations ensuring architectural integrity and reliability.
• 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 a culture of innovation, high standards, and continuous learning.
• Identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks and improve system scalability and developer experience.
• Collaborate across teams to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.
• Promote continuous improvement by evaluating and enhancing tools, processes, and methodologies.

Job description

Position Summary

What you'll do...Role summary: Join Walmart as a Distinguished Software Engineer, leading the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems that drive intelligent automation and enhance user experiences. This role requires technical leadership in system architecture, operational excellence, and full lifecycle software delivery. You will collaborate across teams to ensure reliability, security, and performance while mentoring engineers and fostering continuous improvement. By applying strategic judgment and innovation, you will help advance Walmart’s technology platforms, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering high-quality solutions that support long‑term operational success.

About the team

The Marketplace Engineering team at Walmart Global Tech advances global commerce by developing sophisticated tools for storefront management, pricing, and inventory control. Supporting thousands of sellers worldwide, the team builds reliable, intelligent systems that integrate real‑time data and partner platforms to ensure seamless order experiences. Emphasizing scalable, cloud‑native architectures, the team collaborates across functions to align technology with business objectives. They prioritize continuous improvement, operational excellence, and delivering exceptional customer experiences globally through innovation, technical expertise, and strategic execution.

What you'll do

• Lead design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered software systems and platforms.
• Translate domain‑level strategies into system‑level implementations ensuring architectural integrity and reliability.
• 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 a culture of innovation, high standards, and continuous learning.
• Identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks and improve system scalability and developer experience.
• Collaborate across teams to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.
• Promote continuous improvement by evaluating and enhancing tools, processes, and methodologies.

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience in designing and delivering scalable, cloud‑native software systems with AI integration.
• Proven ability to lead system‑level technical execution, ensuring architectural integrity and operational excellence.
• Strong expertise in software development lifecycle, DevOps, CI/CD, and continuous delivery practices.
• Demonstrated skills in debugging, problem solving, and driving reliability engineering initiatives.
• Ability to mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and high‑quality standards.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to align cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Commitment to technical ownership, sound judgment, and continuous improvement in complex environments.

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

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.