(USA) Software Engineer III

Walmart Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical/dental/vision

401(k)

Stock purchase

Paid time off

Live Better U education benefit

Job summary

Walmart seeks a Software Engineer III to design, develop, and maintain automation, tooling, and platform solutions that improve reliability, efficiency, and scalability. You will collaborate with engineers, product partners, and stakeholders to support deployments, troubleshoot complex issues, implement preventive improvements, and drive operational excellence.

The role emphasizes modern development practices, cloud technologies, observability, and Generative AI to automate processes and

Qualifications

• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related area with 2 years’ experience.
• Option 2: 4 years’ experience in software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation, tooling, and platform solutions to improve efficiency.
• Support deployments and release activities while ensuring SDLC, security, and quality.
• Monitor production, troubleshoot incidents, and implement corrective actions.
• Perform root-cause analysis and drive continuous improvements for stability.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to deliver operational excellence.
• Leverage observability, cloud tech, and Generative AI to automate processes and speed resolution.

Skills

Automation design

Tooling

Platform automation

Observability

Cloud technologies

Generative AI

Collaboration

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering

4 years software engineering experience

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:

AsaSoftwareEngineerIII,youwilldesign,develop,andmaintainautomation,tooling,andplatformsolutionsthatimprovereliability,efficiency,andscalability.Youwillcollaboratewithengineers,productpartners,andstakeholderstosupportapplicationdeployment,troubleshootcomplexissues,implementpreventiveimprovements,anddriveoperationalexcellence.Youwillleveragemoderndevelopmentpractices,cloudtechnologies,andAI-poweredsolutionstoautomateprocesses,enhanceobservability,andaccelerateissueresolution.Thisrolerequiresstrongproblem-solvingskills,afocusoncontinuousimprovement,andtheabilitytothriveinafast-paced,agileenvironment.

About the team:

The team delivers DevOps, production support, and operational excellence services for Walmart Business, focusing on small and medium-sized business customers. It ensures the reliability, security, scalability, and compliance of critical applications while enabling rapid delivery of new capabilities. Managing the software delivery lifecycle, the team upholds governance and quality standards for releases and deployments. It continuously monitors production environments to maintain stability, proactively addresses risks, and coordinates cross-functional efforts to resolve issues. Leveraging Generative AI and agile practices, the team drives technical excellence and delivers scalable, high-quality solutions.

What you'll do:

• Developandmaintainautomation,tooling,andplatformsolutionsthatimproveoperationalefficiencyandreliability.
• SupportapplicationdeploymentsandreleaseactivitieswhileensuringcompliancewithSDLC,security,andqualitystandards.
• Monitorproductionenvironments,troubleshootincidents,andimplementcorrectiveactionstominimizecustomerimpact.
• Performrootcauseanalysisanddrivecontinuousimprovementsthatenhanceplatformstabilityandresilience.
• Collaboratewithengineering,product,andbusinessteamstodeliveroperationalexcellence.
• Leverageobservabilitytools,cloudtechnologies,andGenerativeAItoautomateprocesses,accelerateissueresolution,andimproveoperationalinsights.

What you'll bring:

• Strongexperiencedesigningandimplementingautomation,tooling,andplatformsolutionsthatimprovereliability,scalability,andoperationalefficiency.
• ExpertiseinCI/CDpipelines,releasemanagement,andmodernsoftwaredeliverypractices.
• Provenabilitytotroubleshootcomplexproductionissues,performrootcauseanalysis,anddrivelong-termcorrectiveactions.
• Experiencewithobservability,monitoring,alerting,andincidentmanagementinlarge-scaledistributedenvironments.
• Proficiencyincloudtechnologies,scripting,andsoftwareengineeringbestpractices.
• Abilitytoleadtechnicalinitiatives,collaborateacrossteams,andinfluenceoperationalexcellenceoutcomes.
• PassionforcontinuousimprovementandleveragingGenerativeAIandemergingtechnologiestoautomateprocessesandenhanceoperationalcapabilities.

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.

Sunnyvale, California US-11656: The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00 - $234,000.00

Bentonville, Arkansas US-09158: The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 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...

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.

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.

Benefits you’ll enjoy

Discount Card

Get 10% off

Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.

Live Better U

100% covered

Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.

Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family

Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges

Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.

Imagine a workplace surrounded by innovation.At Walmart’s new Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas, we’re redefining what it means to work at a global leader.

Set on 350 acres of thoughtfully revitalized land, our new campus seamlessly integrates the charm of Northwest Arkansas with cutting edge design and technology. From biking trails and outdoor courty