Software Engineer, Information Security

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we're reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world.  This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.

Walmart truly stands out as the best place to build a career from the ground up. No other company can rival our combination of making a massive impact and our culture of promoting from within, from entry-level roles all the way to executive positions. Thanks to our unique mix of career pathways, perks, and pay, you can craft just about any career you dream of here, no matter where you start or what you aspire to achieve. 

Job Description

Join Walmart/VIZIO and take your career to the next level! 

We are VIZIO, part of Walmart, a leading smart TV platform. Our Information Security team works with open-source software to provide innovative, cutting-edge, and secure solutions. Our team owns open-source license compliance, security automation, and vulnerability management across our embedded software platforms. We are a dynamic group that uses cutting-edge tools to automate audits, produce Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs), and ensure our products meet the highest security standards. We value problem-solving, autonomy, and collaboration, and believe in empowering our team members to architect solutions and drive compliance in a fast-moving environment. 

As a Staff, Software Engineer, Information Security at Walmart, you will oversee the security and compliance of open-source integrations that drive our business forward. Join us and leverage your skills to make a significant difference in our fast-paced and dynamic environment. 

We’re focused on learning, doing something new and valuable, and encouraging our team to do the same. We are looking for a highly competent Staff-level Software Engineer with deep expertise in embedded C/C++ development and a strong focus on information security. If you have a proven track record of transitioning from embedded engineering into DevSecOps, AppSec, or Compliance roles, we would like to hear from you. A successful candidate will contribute domain expertise and make high-impact individual contributions related to open-source compliance and automated security gates. This position is an Individual Contributor role. We pride ourselves on being a collaborative team here at VIZIO and to accomplish this, we are in the office 5 days a week in our Dallas, TX office. 

Are you ready to lead and innovate at one of the world's largest retail giants? 

About the Technology Team:

Our Technology Team is at the forefront of driving Walmart's digital transformation. We are dedicated to developing innovative solutions that enhance customer experience and streamline our operations. 

What you'll do:

• Lead open-source compliance & security: Evaluate proposed libraries (GPL/MPL/MIT/Apache), document obligations, and guide compliant implementation across embedded platforms. 

• Drive vulnerability management: Integrate and triage results from SAST/DAST/SCA scanners (CodeQL, SonarQube) and oversee remediation across firmware and supporting services. 

• Automate DevSecOps pipelines: Design and enforce CI/CD security gates, automate audits, and produce software bill of materials (SBOMs) using GitHub/GitLab. 

• Govern build engineering & artifacts: Standardize reproducible builds (CMake, Clang/LLVM) and manage dependency health checks via JFrog Artifactory/Xray. 

• Conduct risk assessments: Identify threats, recommend mitigating controls, and champion security best practices through documentation and developer training.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see 

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. 

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:  

• Experience: 8+ years in embedded software development (Linux kernel, device/firmware)  with 2+ years in a security-focused role (DevSecOps/AppSec/Compliance).  

• Education: BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Security certifications like CISSP/CSSLP are a plus). 

• Programming Proficiency: Strong in C and C++, with proficiency in Python or JavaScript for automation and tooling. 

• Licensing & Security Expertise: Deep, practical familiarity with open-source licenses (GPL/LGPL/MPL/Apache) and SBOM tooling (SPDX/CycloneDX). 

• Build & Pipeline Tools: Hands-on experience with modern CI/CD practices, CMake, cross-compilers, and artifact governance. 

• Vulnerability Triage: Skilled at interpreting and acting upon SAST/DAST/IAST security scan results.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Walmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer – by choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions while being welcoming of all people.  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.