(USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Stock/private equity

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart Global Tech in Sunnyvale is seeking a Distinguished Software Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems. You will drive architectural integrity, guide complex services, and champion reliable delivery across the SDLC.

You will mentor engineers, advance DevOps and CI/CD practices, resolve bottlenecks, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to align technology with business goals. Competitive pay and bonuses are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and building scalable cloud-native AI-enabled systems.
• Strong leadership in architecture and system-level execution.
• Expertise in DevOps, CI/CD, observability, resilience and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems and intelligent automation solutions.
• Translate domain strategies into system implementations with architectural integrity.
• Drive operational excellence through technical guidance, reviews and decisions.
• Champion DevOps and CI/CD for resilient, observable services.
• Mentor engineers across teams to uphold high standards.
• Identify bottlenecks and automate to improve velocity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align tech with business goals.

Skills

Cloud-native design

Architectural leadership

DevOps CI/CD

Mentoring engineers

Observability and performance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/IS/SE or related field

Master's degree in CS/CE/IS/SE or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Job description

Position Summary...

Role summary

Walmart is seeking a Distinguished Software Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems. This role requires technical leadership in executing complex services with architectural integrity and operational excellence. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement, mentor engineering teams, and ensure high-quality delivery across the software development lifecycle. Collaboration across teams and strategic decision-making are essential to align technology solutions with business objectives. This position demands a commitment to innovation, reliability, and maintaining enterprise standards to support Walmart’s evolving technology landscape.

About the team

At Walmart Global Tech, the Marketplace Engineering team pioneers innovation in global commerce by supporting a rapidly expanding eCommerce platform. This team empowers thousands of sellers to efficiently manage digital storefronts, optimizing product listings, pricing, and inventory. They deliver seamless pre- and post-order experiences through intelligent, resilient systems. Utilizing real-time data and integrating with partner platforms across Walmart’s ecosystem, the team ensures exceptional customer experiences. Focused on scalable, reliable solutions, they collaborate across functions to advance technology roadmaps and support sustained business growth.

What you’ll do

• Lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems and intelligent automation solutions.
• Translate domain-level strategies into system-level implementations, ensuring architectural integrity and reliability.
• Drive operational excellence through technical guidance, code reviews, and strategic architectural decisions.
• Champion DevOps and CI/CD practices to ensure resilient, observable, and performant services.
• Mentor engineers across teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high standards.
• Identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks, automating processes to improve engineering velocity.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals.

What you’ll bring

• Proven expertise in designing and building scalable, cloud-native software systems with AI integration.
• Strong technical leadership skills, including architectural decision-making and system-level execution.
• Deep knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD practices, and ensuring system observability, resilience, and performance.
• Ability to drive operational excellence through code reviews, incident analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a focus on reliability engineering and scalability.
• Experience mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of high standards and innovation.
• Effective collaboration and communication across 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 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.

Sunnyvale, California US-11656: The annual salary range for this position is $169,000.00 - $338,000.00

Bellevue, Washington US-11663: The annual salary range for this position is $156,000.00 - $312,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Stock

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.

Primary Location

1375 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.