(USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer

Reference: R-2444465Posted: 2026-04-14Location: BENTONVILLE, AR, United States; SUNNYVALE, CASalary: $130000 - $260000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficePosition Summary...The (USA) Distinguished Software Engineer will lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, reliable software solutions aligned with business objectives. This role requires expertise in software architecture, coding standards, and operational due diligence to drive innovation and optimize system performance. The engineer will analyze requirements, guide teams through solution design, and ensure quality through rigorous testing and continuous integration practices. A strategic mindset is essential to prioritize enhancements, mitigate risks, and support deployment pipelines, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement across product portfolios.About the team:Walmart Data Ventures operates with the agility of a nimble startup, focused on delivering best-in-class data products. The team developed Walmart Luminate, a platform providing actionable, customer-centric insights that empower CPGs and Walmart merchants to make informed, data-driven decisions efficiently and collaboratively. The group emphasizes technical strategy, reliability engineering, scalability, and cloud-native architecture to build innovative solutions. Members engage in operational due diligence and continuous improvement, fostering a culture of learning and excellence to support Walmart’s commitment to delivering value through advanced data capabilities and cutting-edge technology.What you'll do...Analyze and scope requirements to align solutions with business objectives, prioritizing features to deliver minimum viable products.Design scalable, modular software architectures ensuring reliability, performance, and security across distributed systems.Develop maintainable, testable code adhering to coding standards and optimize application functionality and usability.Lead testing strategies, including test case development and execution, to ensure comprehensive coverage and defect resolution.Oversee continuous integration and deployment processes, monitoring program health and driving improvements.Conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, enhancing product stability and user experience.Guide teams on technical decisions, fostering innovation and adherence to best practices.What you'll bring:Extensive experience in software architecture, distributed systems, and scalable design patterns.Proficiency in coding languages such as JavaScript, Python, and C, with adherence to coding standards and security best practices.Strong knowledge of cloud-native architecture and operational due diligence to ensure reliability and performance.Expertise in requirement analysis, including functional and non-functional requirements, scoping, and estimation.Proven ability to lead design and development of modular, extensible solutions aligned with business objectives.Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, telemetry, and defect management processes.Ability to drive continuous improvement and innovation in software development practices.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 . Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735: The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 Sunnyvale, California US-11656: The annual salary range for this position is $169,000.00 - $338,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stockㅤㅤㅤㅤ‎ Minimum Qualifications...Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.Option 2: 8 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.Preferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 4 years' experience in software engineering or related area, We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.Primary Location...2501 Se J St, Ste A, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.SummaryThe (USA) Distinguished Software Engineer will lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, reliable software solutions aligned with business objectives. This role requires expertise in software architecture, coding standards, and operational due diligence to drive innovation and optimize system performance. The engineer will analyze requirements, guide teams through solution design, and ensure quality through rigorous testing and continuous integration practices. A strategic mindset is essential to prioritize enhancements, mitigate risks, and support deployment pipelines, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement across product portfolios. About the team: Walmart Data Ventures operates with the agility of a nimble startup, focused on delivering best-in-class data products. The team developed Walmart Luminate, a platform providing actionable, customer-centric insights that empower CPGs and Walmart merchants to make informed, data-driven decisions efficiently and collaboratively. The group emphasizes technical strategy, reliability engineering, scalability, and cloud-native architecture to build innovative solutions. Members engage in operational due diligence and continuous improvement, fostering a culture of learning and excellence to support Walmart’s commitment to delivering value through advanced data capabilities and cutting-edge technology.Minimum qualifications["Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.Option 2: 8 years’ experience in software engineering or related area."]Preferred qualifications["We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.", "Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 4 years' experience in software engineering or related area"]