(USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer

Walmart

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Bentonville, AR Posted 23 days ago $130,000$260,000 / year

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TL;DR

As a Distinguished Engineer at Walmart Global Tech’s Replen Order Management Platform team, you will lead the design and architecture of next-generation systems that power Walmart’s automated inventory replenishment across 28 countries. Your role involves tackling complex business problems with scalable, robust solutions, impacting millions of customers daily. You’ll work closely with global engineering teams to build cutting-edge AI-driven platforms, ensuring operational excellence through high-quality technical milestones. Key responsibilities include leading Agentic AI initiatives, collaborating on product roadmaps, and driving intellectual property efforts. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in designing scalable distributed applications, deep expertise in supply chain management, and proficiency in Java, SPARK, Golang, and cloud-native technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

Skills

Java Golang SPARK Kafka RabbitMQ Docker Kubernetes Azure Google Cloud Platform CI/CD DevOps SpringBoot Dropwizard RESTful Microservices Messaging Systems Agentic AI Open-source Technologies Cloud-Native Architectures

What you'll do

  • Lead design and architecture for next-generation Replen Order Management Platform.
  • Drive Agentic AI initiatives within the team as a thought leader.
  • Build, test, and deploy cutting-edge solutions at scale for international markets.
  • Collaborate with global engineering teams to share expertise and contribute to tech community.
  • Engage with business owners and technical teams to define scalable architecture requirements.
  • Establish quality standards and best practices for cross-functional teams.
  • Implement advanced models and algorithms on massive datasets for operational excellence.

What we're looking for

  • Over 15 years of experience designing highly scalable distributed applications and platforms.
  • Proven leadership as an architect for large engineering teams (50+ engineers).
  • Deep expertise in supply chain, replenishment, and core retail systems.
  • Demonstrated success leading AI initiatives with PoCs or implementations.
  • Proficiency in Java, SPARK, Golang, and experience with microservices and RESTful web services.
  • Expertise in cloud-native architectures, including Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong communication skills for negotiation, facilitation, and influence.

Market check

Salary context

This $130,000–$260,000 range sits above 81% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$117,000$220,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$135,000$177,000

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Walmart

Walmart Inc. is the world''s largest retailer by revenue, operating a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, as well as a growing e-commerce presence through Walmart.com. Industry: General Merchandise & Grocery Retail

Walmart currently has 495 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$234,000 across 487 roles with salary data.

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