(USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer

Walmart

5d • $130,000 - $260,000

About The Position

Walmart is seeking a Distinguished Software Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems. This role requires ownership of system-level execution, ensuring architectural integrity, reliability, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will drive technical strategy, mentor engineering teams, and champion continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle. Collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders and a commitment to high standards in design, testing, and delivery are essential. This position demands strong problem-solving skills and the ability to innovate while aligning solutions with enterprise goals and security requirements.

The team drives Project Sparky, an AI-powered chat assistant enhancing shopping experiences on iOS and Android by leveraging generative AI for personalized, context-aware support. It focuses on building scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems and real-time mobile architectures. Members collaborate closely with AI/ML, backend, and product teams to deliver high-performance, secure solutions. The group emphasizes technical leadership, innovation, and operational excellence while fostering mentorship and continuous improvement. Together, they develop cloud-native platforms that handle large-scale traffic and data, ensuring reliability, extensibility, and alignment with enterprise standards.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in backend engineering with distributed systems and microservices
• Proven technical leadership across multiple teams or domains, including direct mentorship of senior engineers
• Expertise in backend languages (Java, Go, Python) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Strong DevOps knowledge and architectural vision for large-scale enterprise systems
• Demonstrated ability to drive digital transformation and platform strategy in complex, regulated environments
• 15 + years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and modernization of backend systems, design and implementation of real-time, concurrent, multi-user APIs and granular data repositories
• Direct technical strategy and provide leadership across product and senior engineering, influencing alignment with stakeholders and deliver business value.
• Mentor and guide engineers, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
• Architect optimized distributed systems and micro-services, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance
• Demonstrate expertise in backend programming languages such as Java, Go/Python.
• Leverage cloud platforms to drive cloud-native transformations and migrations, establishing best practices and technical foundations for large-scale infrastructure.
• Apply strong DevOps, operational & engineering efficiency
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and compliance teams to deliver impactful business solutions.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level