Distinguished Software Engineer

Walmart

Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $169,000–$338,000 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $164k

This role $254k

$83k most similar roles pay here $365k

This role pays more than 97% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $254k versus about $164k for comparable roles.

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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 311 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$220,000 across 303 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Distinguished Software Engineer

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As a Distinguished Software Engineer at Walmart, you will lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems within a team focused on Data Services, Data Access Layer, and Data Security. Your daily responsibilities include translating domain strategies into system-level implementations, driving operational excellence through technical guidance and code reviews, and mentoring engineers to foster continuous learning and high standards in software delivery. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure that technical solutions align with business objectives while identifying and resolving architectural bottlenecks to improve engineering velocity. The role requires extensive experience in cloud-native architecture, AI integration, reliability engineering, and proficiency in DevOps practices such as CI/CD.

Skills

Python Java Cloud-Native AI DevOps CI/CD Kubernetes Docker AWS Azure GCP Terraform PostgreSQL Reliability Engineering Database Abstraction Layers Automation Tools API Design Microservices Architecture Security Best Practices

What you'll do

Lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered software systems.
Translate domain strategies into system-level implementations with architectural integrity.
Drive operational excellence through technical guidance and strategic decisions.
Mentor engineers across teams to foster continuous learning and high standards.
Identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks to improve engineering velocity.

What we're looking for

Extensive experience in designing and developing scalable, cloud-native software systems with AI integration.
Proven ability to lead technical execution and ensure architectural integrity and operational excellence.
Strong expertise in reliability engineering, platform design, and database abstraction layers.
Demonstrated skill in driving continuous improvement through automation and process optimization.
Proficiency in full software development lifecycle, including DevOps and CI/CD practices.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills for cross-functional team alignment.
Sound technical judgment with adaptability to evolving technologies and business needs.

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