(USA) Distinguished, Architect

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary: The Distinguished Architect will lead architecture for critical Wibey components like agent orchestration, harness engineering, etc. Wibey is Walmart's AI-powered developer platform used by thousands of Walmart associates. This role will help drive the technical direction for core Wibey components like the agent harness, core orchestration layer, how it integrates into developer surfaces like CLI, VS Code, IntelliJ, and web, and how it enforces governance and security at scale. The architect will set direction on agentic system design, multi-provider LLM routing, and platform reliability, while working closely with engineering leadership to make sure architecture decisions hold up as Wibey grows. About the team: The Wibey team at Walmart is focused on advancing software development by bridging intention and execution across multiple platforms. It supports core harness layers and client surfaces, applying architectural principles and agile methodologies to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions. The team collaborates with stakeholders to set technical priorities and implement innovative frameworks. With expertise in enterprise and solution architecture, cloud computing, and emerging technologies, the team drives continuous improvement and ensures reliable, effective software delivery aligned with Walmart’s strategic goals. What you'll do:

• Define architecture blueprints for Wibey's core platform and client surfaces, covering agent orchestration, multi-provider LLM routing, and durable workflow execution.
• Drive the architecture for Wibey’s agent harness.
• Set technical direction for Wibey's governance and security architecture, including policy enforcement, vulnerability management, and compliance
• Guide engineering teams on coding standards, frameworks, and tooling choices that scale across CLI, IDE, and web clients.
• Lead requirement analysis and technical scoping in partnership with product and engineering leads, balancing near-term delivery with long-term platform health.
• Own deployment architecture across cloud and on-prem environments, including CI/CD pipeline design for a fast-moving developer platform.
• Build alignment across a large, cross-functional stakeholder group by communicating technical tradeoffs clearly and backing recommendations with data.

What you'll bring:

• Deep experience in solution and enterprise architecture, with a track record of defining blueprints that hold up across multiple products and teams.
• Experience architecting agentic or AI-orchestration systems: multi-agent workflows, tool/MCP integration, or LLM gateway patterns.
• Experience designing or building agent harnesses, the runtime layer that governs how an AI agent plans, calls tools, manages context, and recovers from failure, and an understanding of how harness design tradeoffs affect reliability and correctness at scale.
• Strong background in coding standards and frameworks, with experience guiding teams building secure, scalable software.
• Ability to analyze and prioritize complex, sometimes ambiguous requirements and translate them into a clear technical direction.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior engineering leaders through clear, direct communication.
• Familiarity with Agile methodology and CI/CD practices.

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-11657: 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

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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 and6 years’ experience in software engineering, architecture, or related area.Option 2: 8 years’ experience in software engineering, architecture, 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, architecture 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 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.