(USA) Software Engineer III

Socket.dev; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 117,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits: medical, vision, and?

401(k) and stock purchase

Paid time off including PTO and sick

Job summary

Walmart seeks a Software Engineer III to lead design and development of scalable software solutions in collaboration with product, management, and UX teams. You will mentor small engineering groups, drive improvements, and deliver high-quality software supporting Walmart’s operations and customer experience.

The team uses Python, SQL, and ML frameworks to build data-driven solutions, emphasizing rigorous testing, security, and best practices in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field; 2 years’ software engineering experience.
• 4 years’ software engineering experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product, project, business, and UX teams to develop high-level designs for small to medium projects.
• Analyze and troubleshoot production and business issues via root-cause analysis and solution development.
• Translate requirements into technical solutions, write code, and perform unit testing for quality delivery.
• Manage defect tracking, regression testing, and performance troubleshooting to maintain stability.
• Support CI/CD by automating tasks and implementing telemetry features.
• Provide guidance to small engineering teams and ensure coding standards and security policies.

Skills

Software design

Agile

OO programming

API design

Platform development

Debugging

CI/CD

Mentoring

Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Python

SQL

ML frameworks

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary: As a Software Engineer III at Walmart, you will lead the design and development of scalable software solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams including product management and user experience. You will manage complex projects, troubleshoot production issues, and implement sustainable technical solutions while ensuring quality and security standards. This role involves mentoring small engineering groups, driving continuous improvement, and supporting business needs through effective problem-solving and technical expertise. Your contributions will directly impact the delivery of innovative, high-quality software that supports Walmart’s operational goals and customer experience.

About the team: The team applies advanced analytical and modeling techniques to solve complex business challenges. Utilizing Python, SQL, and machine learning frameworks, members focus on model assessment, validation, and deployment. Collaborating closely with business stakeholders, the team translates requirements into actionable insights and data-driven solutions. Emphasizing rigorous statistical methods and effective data visualization, they ensure clear communication of findings. Committed to continuous learning and innovation, the team follows best practices and emerging technologies to deliver impactful results aligned with organizational objectives.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with product, project, business, and user experience teams to develop high-level designs for small to medium projects.
• Analyze and troubleshoot production and business issues through root cause analysis and develop effective solutions.
• Translate project requirements into technical solutions, write code, and conduct unit testing to ensure quality delivery.
• Manage defect tracking, regression testing, and performance troubleshooting to maintain application stability.
• Support continuous integration and deployment by automating routine tasks and implementing telemetry features.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to small engineering teams, ensuring adherence to coding standards and security policies.

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience in software design, development, and delivery within Agile environments.
• Strong technical acumen in object-oriented programming, API design, and platform development.
• Expertise in debugging, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting complex production issues.
• Proficiency in continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices and automation scripting.
• Ability to analyze requirements, develop scalable solutions, and ensure high availability and maintainability.
• Experience mentoring and guiding small engineering teams, including offshore associates.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies, defect management, and quality assurance processes.
• Commitment to delivering business value through iterative and incremental development.

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-08479: The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00 - $234,000.00

Herndon, Virginia US-10710: The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00 - $216,000.00

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 2 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Option 2: 4 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, 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.Masters: Computer Science

Primary Location...

640 W California Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4828, 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.