Distinguished Software Engineer

Walmart

. Lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered software systems and intelligent automation solutions .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $169,000 - $338,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing scalable, cloud-native AI-powered software systems while ensuring architectural integrity and operational readiness. Proven ability to lead technical strategy, mentor engineers, and communicate complex concepts effectively across teams.

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Cloud-Native Software DevelopmentAI/ML IntegrationDevOps PracticesSystem-Level Technical LeadershipCI/CD Implementation

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringArchitectural IntegrityAutomation of ProcessesIncident ManagementObservabilityTechnical LeadershipScalable Software SolutionsCode ReviewsSystem Performance ImprovementTechnical Strategy

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunication of Technical ConceptsStrategic MindsetContinuous Learning

Industry Keywords

WCAG 2.2 AA StandardsAssistive TechnologiesDigital Accessibility Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered software systems and intelligent automation solutions
Translate domain-level strategies into system-level implementations
Ensure architectural integrity and alignment across teams
Champion DevOps and CI/CD practices
Maintain operational readiness, observability, and service resilience
Provide technical leadership through code reviews, architectural decisions, and incident analysis
Mentor engineers and foster continuous learning and innovation
Identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks
Automate processes to improve engineering velocity and system performance
Collaborate across teams and communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders
Drive technical strategy and oversee the full software development lifecycle

Requirements

What you’ll need

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; OR 8 years’ experience in software engineering or related area
Extensive experience in system-level technical leadership
Experience delivering reliable and scalable software solutions with architectural integrity
Expertise designing and building cloud-native, modular AI-powered systems integrating advanced AI/ML components
Proficiency in DevOps, CI/CD, observability, and incident management
Ability to identify bottlenecks and automate manual processes
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts across teams and stakeholders
Sound technical judgment and strategic mindset
Preferred but optional: Master’s degree in a related area and 4 years' experience
Preferred knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus awards
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO, including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Walmart-paid education benefits through Live Better U
Paid tuition, books, and fees for eligible education programs
English Language Learning and short-form certificate programs
Stock
Vacation, sick leave, and holiday time through PTO and/or PPTO