(USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer

Walmart Data Ventures; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company discounts

Job summary

A major retail corporation is seeking a Distinguished Software Engineer in Bentonville, Arkansas, to lead the design and delivery of scalable software solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software architecture, distributed systems, and proficiency in languages such as JavaScript, Python, and C. Responsibilities include analyzing requirements, guiding technical decisions, and ensuring quality through rigorous testing. The annual salary range for this position is $130,000 to $260,000, along with performance-based bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
• 8 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable, modular software architectures.
• Oversee testing strategies to ensure comprehensive coverage and defect resolution.
• Conduct root cause analysis to enhance product stability.

Skills

Software architecture

JavaScript

Python

C

Cloud-native architecture

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related area

Master’s degree in computer science or related area

Job description

The (USA) Distinguished Software Engineer will lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, reliable software solutions aligned with business objectives. This role requires expertise in software architecture, coding standards, and operational due diligence to drive innovation and optimize system performance. The engineer will analyze requirements, guide teams through solution design, and ensure quality through rigorous testing and continuous integration practices. A strategic mindset is essential to prioritize enhancements, mitigate risks, and support deployment pipelines, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement across product portfolios.

About the team

Walmart Data Ventures operates with the agility of a nimble startup, focused on delivering best-in-class data products. The team developed Walmart Luminate, a platform providing actionable, customer‑centric insights that empower CPGs and Walmart merchants to make informed, data‑driven decisions efficiently and collaboratively. The group emphasizes technical strategy, reliability engineering, scalability, and cloud‑native architecture to build innovative solutions. Members engage in operational due diligence and continuous improvement, fostering a culture of learning and excellence to support Walmart’s commitment to delivering value through advanced data capabilities and cutting‑edge technology.

What you’ll do

• Analyze and scope requirements to align solutions with business objectives, prioritizing features to deliver minimum viable products.
• Design scalable, modular software architectures ensuring reliability, performance, and security across distributed systems.
• Develop maintainable, testable code adhering to coding standards and optimize application functionality and usability.
• Lead testing strategies, including test case development and execution, to ensure comprehensive coverage and defect resolution.
• Oversee continuous integration and deployment processes, monitoring program health and driving improvements.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, enhancing product stability and user experience.
• Guide teams on technical decisions, fostering innovation and adherence to best practices.

What you’ll bring

• Extensive experience in software architecture, distributed systems, and scalable design patterns.
• Proficiency in coding languages such as JavaScript, Python, and C, with adherence to coding standards and security best practices.
• Strong knowledge of cloud‑native architecture and operational due diligence to ensure reliability and performance.
• Expertise in requirement analysis, including functional and non‑functional requirements, scoping, and estimation.
• Proven ability to lead design and development of modular, extensible solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, telemetry, and defect management processes.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and innovation in software development practices.

Benefits

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. 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.

Locations and Salary

Bentonville, Arkansas: The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 – $260,000.00. Sunnyvale, California: 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

• 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

• 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

2501 Se J St, Ste A, Bentonville, AR 72716‑3724, United States of America

Drug‑Free Workplace Policy

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and have 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.