(USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer

StartupNWA; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 338,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and stock purchase

PTO and leave

Education programs

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Distinguished Software Engineer to lead scalable, cloud-native AI systems and drive architectural excellence at our Sunnyvale campus. The role emphasizes mentorship, strong technical judgment, and ownership of full software lifecycles.

You will champion DevOps, CI/CD, monitoring, and collaboration with product, engineering, and business units to deliver impactful customer experiences and enterprise value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field with 6+ years' software experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered software systems.
• Translate strategy into system-level implementations with architectural integrity.
• Champion DevOps and CI/CD practices for resilient, observable services.
• Provide guidance through code reviews, architecture decisions and incident analysis.
• Mentor engineers across teams to raise design and delivery standards.
• Identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks to improve velocity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals.

Skills

Cloud-native design

System leadership

DevOps CI/CD

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in CS

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Python

Cloud platforms

CI/CD tooling

Job description

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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, ownership of the full software lifecycle, and the ability to optimize system performance while aligning with enterprise standards. Your leadership will be pivotal in advancing innovative solutions that enhance customer experiences and support Walmart’s business goals.

About the team:

The Marketplace Tech team develops a dynamic platform connecting customers with third-party sellers by transforming complex data into actionable insights and production-ready models. The team collaborates closely with product, engineering, and business units to enhance seller success, customer experience, trust, safety, and growth. Members define success metrics, conduct experiments, and build predictive and causal solutions that deliver measurable impact. Leveraging expertise in data science, machine learning, Python, and data visualization, the team addresses complex challenges with a focus on technical excellence, innovation, and clear communication to achieve strategic objectives.

What you'll do:

• Lead the 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 excellence.
• Champion DevOps and CI/CD practices to maintain resilient, observable, and performant services with robust monitoring and alerting.
• Provide technical guidance through code reviews, architectural decisions, and incident analysis to enhance quality and reliability.
• Mentor engineers across teams, fostering continuous learning and high standards in design and delivery.
• Identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks, driving automation and improving engineering velocity.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business objectives.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience in designing and building 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 DevOps, CI/CD practices, and delivering resilient, observable, and performant services.
• Demonstrated skill in driving continuous improvement by automating processes and optimizing system scalability.
• Effective mentorship and leadership capabilities to develop engineering talent and foster a culture of high standards.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to align cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

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.

Benefits and Compensation

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 $169,000.00 - $338,000.00.

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

• Stock

Primary Location:

1395 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, 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.