Walmart is seeking a Distinguished Software Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems. This role requires technical leadership in executing complex services with architectural integrity and operational excellence. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement, mentor engineering teams, and ensure high-quality delivery across the software development lifecycle. Collaboration across teams and strategic decision-making are essential to align technology solutions with business objectives. This position demands a commitment to innovation, reliability, and maintaining enterprise standards to support Walmart’s evolving technology landscape.
About the team:
At Walmart Global Tech, the Marketplace Engineering team pioneers innovation in global commerce by supporting a rapidly expanding eCommerce platform. This team empowers thousands of sellers to efficiently manage digital storefronts, optimizing product listings, pricing, and inventory. They deliver seamless pre- and post-order experiences through intelligent, resilient systems. Utilizing real-time data and integrating with partner platforms across Walmart’s ecosystem, the team ensures exceptional customer experiences. Focused on scalable, reliable solutions, they collaborate across functions to advance technology roadmaps and support sustained business growth.
What you'll do:
- Lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems and intelligent automation solutions.
- 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 a culture of continuous learning and high standards.
- Identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks, automating processes to improve engineering velocity.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
What you'll bring:
- Proven expertise in designing and building scalable, cloud-native software systems with AI integration.
- Strong technical leadership skills, including architectural decision-making and system-level execution.
- Deep knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD practices, and ensuring system observability, resilience, and performance.
- Ability to drive operational excellence through code reviews, incident analysis, and continuous improvement.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with a focus on reliability engineering and scalability.
- Experience mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of high standards and innovation.
- Effective collaboration and communication across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
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 $169,000.00 - $338,000.00
Bellevue, Washington US-11663: The annual salary range for this position is $156,000.00 - $312,000.00 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 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...1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area, plus 6 years of experience in software engineering or a related area
- 8 years of experience in software engineering or a related area
- Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area, plus 4 years of experience in software engineering or a related area
- Experience creating inclusive digital experiences and knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices
Walmart Global Tech Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Walmart Global Tech and has not been reviewed or approved by Walmart Global Tech.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Compensation packages typically include base pay, performance bonuses, and stock awards, with access to an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests annual bonus structures and stock grants are a consistent part of total compensation in many roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a company 401(k) match and stock purchase options that support long‑term savings. Feedback suggests these programs are a notable strength within the overall package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family benefits feature paid parental leave and adoption assistance, alongside tax‑advantaged accounts for healthcare spending. Feedback suggests these supports contribute meaningfully to perceived total rewards value.
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What We Do
Walmart has a long history of transforming retail and using technology to deliver innovations that improve how the world shops and empower our 2.2 million associates. It began with Sam Walton and continues today with Global Tech associates working together to power Walmart and lead the next retail disruption. We’re a high-performing, primarily virtual workforce that is human-led and tech-empowered. Our world-class software engineers, data scientists and engineers, cybersecurity professionals, product managers and business service professionals work with top talent on cutting-edge technologies that create unique and innovative experiences for our associates, customers and members across Walmart, Sam’s Club and Walmart International. At Walmart Global Tech, one line of code or bold idea can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people – talk about epic impact at a global scale.






