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Walmart

Distinguished Software Engineer – Machine Learning

Walmart

. Lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $169,000 - $338,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems, with a strong focus on machine learning, statistical methods, and AdTech measurement solutions. Proven ability to provide technical leadership, mentor teams, and align technical strategies with business objectives.

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10+ Years Experience In ML And Data-Intensive Platform Development4+ Years Experience As Staff+ Level Technical LeadFamiliarity With Distributed Data Processing ToolsExperience In AdTech MeasurementFamiliarity With GenAI Techniques

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Hard Skills
Machine LearningStatistical MethodsTransformer-Based Model TrainingReal-Time InferenceSoftware EngineeringContinuous IntegrationReliability EngineeringData ProcessingAI Productivity EnhancementPerformance Optimization
Soft Skills
Technical LeadershipMentorshipCross-Functional CollaborationProblem SolvingInnovation
Tools & Technologies
Spark StreamingFlinkKafkaRayBigQueryDruidCassandraPySparkPyTorchCUDA
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree In Computer SciencePhD In Relevant Field (Preferred)
Industry Keywords
AdTechIncrementalityAttributionData Cleanroom MeasurementGenAI-Powered ReportingStreamingAds AuctionBid OptimizationDistributed SystemsIndustry-Trend Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
BigQueryCassandraCloudDistributed SystemsKafkaPySparkPyTorchRaySpark

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems
  • Ensure architectural integrity and operational excellence
  • Translate strategic objectives into robust technical solutions
  • Champion software development, continuous integration, and reliability engineering best practices
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship
  • Enhance system performance, scalability, and maintainability
  • Solve large-scale AdTech problems using machine learning and statistical methods
  • Lead platform development for measurement solutions including incrementality, attribution, data cleanroom measurement, partner integrations, and GenAI-powered reporting
  • Support real-time optimization and offline reporting with stability and correctness
  • Define technical direction and conduct design reviews
  • Partner with engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align technical strategy with business goals
  • Troubleshoot business and production issues, engage support teams, formulate and execute action plans, interpret results, and document resolutions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 10+ years of experience in ML and data-intensive platform development
  • 4+ years of experience as staff+ level technical lead
  • 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; alternatively, 8 years’ experience in software engineering or related area
  • Familiarity with distributed data processing tools and databases, including Spark Streaming, Flink, Kafka, Ray, BigQuery, Druid, and Cassandra
  • Skill in leveraging AI to enhance productivity and drive innovation
  • Familiarity with GenAI techniques, including MCP, RAG, re-ranking, agent skills, progressive disclosure, context engineering, agent-to-agent protocol, and fine-tuning
  • Familiarity with ML libraries and technologies, including PySpark, PyTorch, CUDA, and Triton
  • Experience implementing statistical and machine learning methods for classification, regression, ranking, and/or recommendation
  • Experience implementing transformer-based model training and real-time inference on GPU-backed infrastructure
  • Experience working cross-functionally with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and product managers
  • Experience in AdTech measurement with demonstrated knowledge of the AdTech business
  • PhD in a relevant field is a plus
  • Publications, patents, and additional AdTech, streaming, ads auction, bid optimization, query optimization, distributed systems, and industry-trend experience are preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance-based bonus awards
  • Medical, vision, and 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 and long-term disability
  • Company discounts
  • Military Leave Pay
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
  • Vacation, sick leave, and holidays through PTO and/or PPTO
  • Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit program
  • Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for eligible education programs
  • Additional stock compensation may apply