Distinguished Software Engineer

Walmart

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

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $175k
This role $254k
$102k most similar roles pay here $363k

This role pays more than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$214,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $254k versus about $175k 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 184 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$234,000 across 180 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Distinguished Software Engineer

(USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer will join the Marketplace Post Purchase team to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions. This role involves analyzing complex requirements, driving architectural decisions, and mentoring engineering talent while overseeing the full software development lifecycle. The engineer will build modular architectures for distributed systems, develop maintainable code, and manage testing strategies including automation and root cause analysis. Key responsibilities include managing continuous integration and deployment processes while monitoring program metrics to ensure system health. The candidate must possess expertise in distributed systems, cloud-native solutions, AI agents, platform design, and operational due diligence. Technical skills required include proficiency in multiple programming languages and secure software development practices. This role specifically addresses the technical challenges of providing real-time visibility for order shipment, returns, and refunds for international and domestic sellers.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Analyze and scope complex requirements to align with business objectives and prioritize features for minimum viable products.
  • Design scalable, modular software architectures for distributed systems ensuring reliability, security, and high performance.
  • Develop maintainable, testable code that adheres to established coding standards and optimizes application functionality.
  • Lead testing strategies including automation and root cause analysis to ensure comprehensive coverage and defect resolution.
  • Oversee continuous integration and deployment processes while monitoring program metrics to maintain system health.
  • Mentor engineering teams and guide technology assessments to enhance platform design and foster innovation.
  • Implement AI agents and cloud-native solutions to improve post-purchase operations like shipping, returns, and refunds.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field with 6 years of experience in software engineering.
  • Alternatively, at least 8 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
  • Extensive experience in software architecture, distributed systems, and scalable cloud-native solutions.
  • Proven expertise in AI agents, platform design, and operational due diligence.
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages and secure software development practices.
  • Ability to manage continuous integration, deployment pipelines, and telemetry for production environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor teams and foster innovation.
  • A Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field with 5 years of experience is preferred.

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