(USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:

The (USA) Distinguished Software Engineer leads the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems, ensuring architectural integrity and operational excellence. This role drives technical strategy, mentors engineering teams, and champions best practices across the software development lifecycle. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver reliable, maintainable solutions aligned with enterprise standards. The engineer proactively identifies improvement opportunities, fosters innovation, and upholds Walmart's values of integrity and service while advancing system performance, security, and continuous delivery in a dynamic environment.

About the team:

The team delivers robust platform capabilities focused on Data Services, Data Access Layer, and Data Security. It leads the full software development lifecycle using cloud-native architecture and model-driven design to build scalable, secure, and high-performing systems. By integrating AI agents and advanced technical solutions, the team supports millions of users while aligning with business objectives through cross-functional collaboration. Members contribute to continuous improvement by sharing knowledge, mentoring peers, and adopting innovative tools. The team is committed to maintaining quality, reliability, and security while advancing Walmart's technology vision.

What you''ll do:

• Lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered software systems and agents.
• 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 continuous learning and high standards in design and delivery.
• Identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks, automating processes to improve engineering velocity.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives.

What you''ll bring:

• Extensive experience in designing and developing 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 reliability engineering, platform design, and database abstraction layers.
• Demonstrated skill in driving continuous improvement through automation and process optimization.
• Proficiency in full software development lifecycle, including DevOps and CI/CD practices.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to align cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Sound technical judgment with adaptability to evolving technologies and business needs.

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.

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 :

• 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 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...

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.