Join Walmart Marketplace’s Category Strategic Initiatives (CSI) team as a Distinguished Engineer, where you will lead the technical vision and strategy for high-impact initiatives, driving innovation and scalability across multiple domains. You’ll define architectural blueprints, set engineering standards, and mentor senior engineers while actively coding on complex distributed systems. Key responsibilities include evaluating emerging technologies, ensuring secure and scalable system design, and aligning technical solutions with business goals. Preferred skills encompass deep expertise in cloud-native development (Azure/GCP/WCNP), full-stack multi-platform systems, and experience mentoring large engineering teams. This role demands strong hands-on coding abilities, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.
Skills
Azure
GCP
WCNP
Microservices
Distributed Architectures
CI/CD
Python
Java
JavaScript
SQL
NoSQL
Kubernetes
Terraform
AWS
AI Tools
Cloud-Native Systems
Modular Design
Scalable Platforms
Secure Coding
Data Protection
What you'll do
Define and champion architectural blueprints and engineering standards for high-impact Marketplace initiatives.
Lead the design of complex, large-scale distributed systems with a focus on performance, security, and maintainability.
Mentor senior engineers and guide them in system design and modern architectural patterns.
Translate business goals into scalable technical solutions for strategic category initiatives.
Ensure strong engineering discipline around data protection, service reliability, and platform security.
What we're looking for
Deep working knowledge of cloud-native distributed system development on Azure, GCP, or WCNP.
Strong experience building full-stack, multi-platform systems using microservices and distributed architectures.
Proven track record mentoring engineers and leading large engineering efforts with rigorous system design.
Hands-on coding skills with the ability to dive deep into architecture and implementation details.
Experience designing and scaling software platforms for large user bases with a focus on long-term maintainability.
Strong business acumen, connecting technical strategy to business outcomes in complex environments.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Market check
Salary context
This
$156,000–$312,000
range sits above
96%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$117,000–$220,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$135,000–$175,500
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.