(USA) Software Engineer III

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
As a Software Engineer III, you will 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 application deployment, troubleshoot complex issues, implement preventive improvements, and drive operational excellence. You will leverage modern development practices, cloud technologies, and AI-powered solutions to automate processes, enhance observability, and accelerate issue resolution. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, a focus on continuous improvement, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.
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:

• Develop and maintain automation, tooling, and platform solutions that improve operational efficiency and reliability.
• Support application deployments and release activities while ensuring compliance with SDLC, security, and quality standards.
• Monitor production environments, troubleshoot incidents, and implement corrective actions to minimize customer impact.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive continuous improvements that enhance platform stability and resilience.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to deliver operational excellence.
• Leverage observability tools, cloud technologies, and Generative AI to automate processes, accelerate issue resolution, and improve operational insights.

What you'll bring:

• Strong experience designing and implementing automation, tooling, and platform solutions that improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, release management, and modern software delivery practices.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex production issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive long-term corrective actions.
• Experience with observability, monitoring, alerting, and incident management in large-scale distributed environments.
• Proficiency in cloud technologies, scripting, and software engineering best practices.
• Ability to lead technical initiatives, collaborate across teams, and influence operational excellence outcomes.
• Passion for continuous improvement and leveraging Generative AI and emerging technologies to automate processes and enhance operational capabilities.

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 $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 :
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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 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.