(USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase plan

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Job summary

Walmart Inc. is seeking a Distinguished Software Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems within the Marketplace Tech team in Sunnyvale.

You will ensure architectural integrity, drive operational excellence, and mentor engineers across teams. You will champion DevOps/CI/CD, translate strategy into system-level implementations, and collaborate with product and business units to deliver measurable impact through innovation and robust, observable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field with 6 years of software engineering experience or 8 years total experience.
• Preferred: Master's degree in computer science or related area and 4 years of software engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered software systems.
• Translate domain strategies into system-level implementations with architectural integrity.
• Champion DevOps and CI/CD with observable, performant services and robust monitoring.
• Provide code reviews and architectural guidance to improve quality and reliability.
• Mentor engineers and raise engineering standards across teams.
• Identify bottlenecks and drive automation to boost velocity and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals.

Skills

Cloud-native systems

AI integration

DevOps/CI-CD

Leadership

Mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

Position Summary…

What you’ll do…

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.

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

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 :

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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…

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.