(USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) program

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart Global Tech's Marketplace Engineering team seeks a Distinguished Software Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered software. You will ensure architectural integrity, reliability, and secure, performant platforms that support enterprise goals.

You will mentor engineers, promote DevOps and CI/CD practices, and collaborate across teams to align technical solutions with business objectives and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/SE and 6+ years software engineering experience
• 8+ years software engineering experience
• Master’s degree with 4+ years experience and accessibility knowledge (WCAG) preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered software systems.
• Provide technical leadership through code reviews and architectural decisions.
• Champion DevOps, CI/CD, and incident management practices.
• Mentor engineers and promote high-quality delivery.
• Identify bottlenecks and drive tooling improvements.
• Collaborate across teams to align solutions with business goals.

Skills

System-level leadership

Cloud-native AI systems

DevOps & CI/CD

Security & reliability

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/SE

Master's degree in CS/CE/SE

Job description

Position Summary...
What you’ll do...Role summary:
As a Distinguished Software Engineer, you will lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems, ensuring architectural integrity and operational excellence. This role requires translating strategic objectives into robust technical solutions while fostering collaboration across engineering teams. You will champion best practices in software development, continuous integration, and system reliability, driving innovation and continuous improvement. By mentoring engineers and promoting high standards, you will contribute to delivering resilient, secure, and performant platforms that align with enterprise goals and support long-term business success.

About the team:
The Marketplace Engineering team at Walmart Global Tech drives innovation in global commerce by powering a rapidly growing eCommerce platform. This team delivers advanced tools for storefront management, pricing, and inventory control, supporting thousands of sellers worldwide. They build 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, fostering continuous improvement and delivering exceptional customer experiences on a global scale.

What you’ll do

• Lead design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered software systems and intelligent automation solutions.
• Translate domain-level strategies into system-level implementations, ensuring architectural integrity and operational reliability.
• Champion DevOps and CI/CD practices to maintain resilient, observable, and performant services with effective monitoring and incident management.
• Provide technical leadership through code reviews, architectural decisions, and mentorship to foster continuous learning and high-quality delivery.
• Identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks, automate manual processes, and drive improvements in tools and methodologies.
• Collaborate across teams to align technical solutions with business objectives and enterprise standards.

What you’ll bring

• Extensive experience in system-level technical leadership, delivering scalable, reliable software solutions with architectural integrity.
• Proven expertise in designing and building cloud-native, AI-powered systems integrating advanced AI/ML components.
• Strong proficiency in software security, operational due diligence, and continuous development practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead full software development lifecycle, including DevOps, CI/CD, and incident management.
• Exceptional problem-solving, debugging, and innovation skills to optimize platform design and development.
• Effective coaching and collaboration skills to mentor engineers and align cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across engineering processes.

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

2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72712, 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.