(USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer

Walmart Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 338,000; Full time

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Job summary

Walmart Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Distinguished Software Engineer to shape the technical vision of next-generation traffic systems. You will lead large, cross-functional initiatives and architect highly available, massively scalable systems for Walmart's global platform.

The role focuses on driving innovation, long-term strategy, and mentoring teams to deliver reliable, high-performance infrastructure. Strong collaboration with stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in software engineering with a strong networking background.
• Experience building distributed, high-availability servers at scale.
• Strong coding in Go, C, C++, or Java and systems focus.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the technical vision for next-generation TrafficFoundation.
• Architect and guide large-scale cross-functional initiatives with high availability and scalability.
• Lead discovery and design translating complex domains into architectural strategies.
• Align architecture with Walmart's business objectives and customer experience.
• Champion best practices, standards, and reliable engineering.
• Influence executives and stakeholders, resolving trade-offs.

Skills

10+ years experience

Networking background

Distributed systems

Go/C/C++/Java

Networking concepts

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/IS

Tools

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

1345 Crossman Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114

R-2639490

$169,000 - $338,000/yr

Regular/ Permanent

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
AsaDistinguishedSoftwareEngineer,youwillshapethetechnicalvisionandarchitectureofWalmart’snext-generationtrafficsystems.Youwillleadlarge-scale,cross-functionalinitiatives,solvecomplexengineeringchallenges,andensureourplatformsremainthefastestandmostreliableintheindustry.Thisrolerequiresdrivinginnovation,defininglong-termstrategy,andmentoringteamstodeliverhighlyavailable,massivelyscalable,andelegantlyengineeredsolutionsthatsetnewstandardsforperformanceandresilience.
About the team:
The Traffic Foundation team within Walmart’s Global Technology Platform manages critical infrastructure connecting Walmart applications to hundreds of millions of customers worldwide. This team handles millions of requests per second, ensuring seamless scalability under high demand. It delivers performance, security, and resiliency to efficiently distribute traffic across Walmart’s global ecosystem. The team emphasizes cloud-native architecture, reliability engineering, and operational excellence to support intelligent, scalable systems. Members collaborate to drive continuous improvement and maintain robust, AI-powered platforms that uphold Walmart’s standards for quality and innovation.
What you’ll do:

• Defineanddrivethetechnicalvisionfornext-generationTrafficFoundation,shapingthelong-termarchitectureandproductroadmap.
• Architectandguidelarge-scale,cross-functionalinitiatives,ensuringthedesignanddeliveryofhighlyavailable,massivelyscalable,andresilientsystems.
• Leaddiscoveryanddesign,translatingambiguousproblemdomainsintowell-structured,high-levelarchitecturalstrategies.
• Alignbusinessandtechnologyobjectives,ensuringthatarchitecturaldecisionsdirectlysupportWalmart’sstrategicprioritiesandcustomerexperience.
• Championinnovationandbestpracticesbydrivingtechnicalstrategy,establishingstandards,andenablingteamstodeliverwithspeed,security,andreliability.
• Influenceexecutivesandseniorstakeholders,providingtechnicalthoughtleadership,buildingconsensusacrossteams,andresolvingcomplextechnologytradeoffs.

What you’ll bring:

• 10+yearsofexperienceinsoftwareengineeringwithastrongnetworkingbackground.
• Provenexpertiseinbuildingandmanagingdistributed,high-availabilityserversystemsatscale,preferablyincloudenvironments(AzureorGoogleCloud).
• Hands-onexperiencedesigningandoperatinghigh-performance,high-throughputservers.
• StrongprogrammingexpertiseinGo,C,C++,orJavawithafocusonsystemsandinfrastructure.
• Deepunderstandingofnetworkingprinciples,protocols,andperformanceoptimization.
• Demonstratedabilitytoworkeffectivelywithtechnicalandbusinessstakeholders.
• Excellentcommunicationskills,includingexperiencewritingtechnicaldocumentationandpresentingcomplexconcepts.

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. 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...

1345 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.

Walmart is 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.

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