(USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer

Walmart

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$169,000–$338,000 / yr
Posted
9 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $165k
This role $254k
$98k most similar roles pay here $364k

This role pays more than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $135,831–$193,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $254k versus about $165k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 189 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$220,000 across 181 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · (USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer

Walmart is hiring a Distinguished Software Engineer to join the Marketplace Post Purchase team, responsible for designing and delivering high-performance software solutions that support sellers with post-purchase operations like order shipment, returns, and refunds. This role involves analyzing complex requirements, driving architectural decisions, and overseeing testing strategies to ensure reliability and security in distributed systems. The engineer will also mentor teams, promote innovation, and guide technology assessments to enhance platform design and development. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in software architecture, cloud-native solutions, and secure software practices, along with strong skills in multiple programming languages and continuous integration pipelines. This position supports Walmart’s commitment to advancing technology for seamless customer experiences at scale.

What you'll do

  • Analyze complex requirements to align with business objectives for post-purchase operations.
  • Design scalable, secure software architectures for distributed systems and cloud-native solutions.
  • Develop maintainable code adhering to coding standards and optimize application security.
  • Lead testing strategies including automation and root cause analysis for comprehensive coverage.
  • Oversee continuous integration and deployment processes to ensure system health and performance.
  • Mentor teams in technology assessments and innovation to enhance platform design.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience in software architecture, distributed systems, and scalable cloud-native solutions.
  • Proven expertise in AI agents, platform design, and secure software development practices.
  • Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages and coding standards.
  • Ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into modular designs.
  • Skilled in continuous integration, deployment pipelines, and telemetry for production environments.
  • Demonstrated mentorship capabilities fostering team growth and innovation.

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