(USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer

StartupNWA; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Distinguished Software Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems, ensuring architectural integrity and reliability across the platform. You will translate strategic objectives into system-level implementations, mentor engineers, and drive DevOps excellence while maintaining high standards in security and performance.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams spanning tax platforms and enterprise-level services, champion

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 6 years’ software engineering experience

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered software systems with architectural integrity
• Translate domain strategies into system-level implementations across engineering teams
• Champion DevOps and CI/CD practices with proper instrumentation and monitoring
• Provide technical guidance through code reviews and architectural decisions
• Mentor engineers and uphold high standards in design, testing, and delivery
• Identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks and automate processes to improve velocity
• Collaborate across teams and communicate complex concepts clearly

Skills

Cloud-native software systems

AI integration

System design & architecture

DevOps & CI/CD

Mentorship & leadership

Security & reliability engineering

Technical ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering or related field

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

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 collaboration across engineering teams. This role demands technical ownership, mentorship, and a commitment to high standards in software delivery. You will champion innovation, reliability, and security while advancing Walmart’s mission to deliver exceptional customer value through cutting-edge technology and robust platform solutions.

About the team

The team leads distinguished architecture efforts to drive design across all Global Tax Platforms, including Sales & Use Tax, Property Tax, Tax Data Hub, and Operational Platform. It focuses on building scalable, cloud-native systems with AI integration, ensuring reliability and security. The team collaborates closely across engineering groups to translate strategy into effective technical solutions. Emphasizing operational excellence, continuous development, and innovation, it supports seamless delivery and system performance. Members contribute to platform design, technical strategy, and software security while fostering a culture of high standards and technical mentorship to achieve business goals.

What you’ll do

• Lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered software systems with architectural integrity and reliability.
• Translate domain-level strategies into system-level implementations, ensuring alignment across engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Champion DevOps and CI/CD practices to deliver resilient, observable, and performant services with proper instrumentation and alerting.
• Provide technical guidance through code reviews, architectural decisions, and incident analysis to drive operational excellence.
• Mentor engineers, fostering continuous learning and high standards in design, testing, and delivery practices.
• Identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks, automating processes to improve engineering velocity and system scalability.
• Collaborate effectively across teams, communicating complex technical concepts clearly to all audiences.

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 security, reliability engineering and continuous development practices including DevOps and CI/CD.
• Demonstrated skill in driving technical delivery management and platform design aligned with enterprise standards.
• Effective collaboration and mentorship capabilities to foster engineering excellence across teams.
• Sound technical judgment with agility to adapt to evolving technologies and business needs.
• Commitment to high-quality, customer-focused software solutions with continuous improvement mindset.

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 $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 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

2914 Se I St, Bentonville, AR 72712-3148, 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.