(USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer

Role summary: As a Distinguished Software Engineer - AI Shopping Experiences, you will provide system-level technical leadership for the platforms powering Walmart’s next generation of AI-driven shopping. You’ll own critical architectural decisions across mobile, AI, and supporting platform capabilities, translating long-term domain strategy into scalable enterprise systems. Operating with significant autonomy, you’ll establish architecture and engineering standards, drive reliability and scalability across multiple platforms, and ensure our AI experiences can evolve rapidly while serving millions of customers. You’ll influence domain strategy and mentor Principal and Staff engineers across the organization. About the team: Our team is building the technology behind Walmart’s AI-powered shopping experiences, making shopping more intuitive, personalized, and actionable. We bring AI throughout the customer journey-from discovery and decision-making to planning, purchasing, and agentic actions. Our work spans customer experiences, mobile platforms, AI orchestration, and commerce systems. We operate at the intersection of rapidly evolving AI technology and Walmart’s massive consumer scale, creating reusable platforms and architectural foundations that enable teams across the organization to safely and rapidly deliver AI-powered experiences. What you’ll do:

• Own system-level architecture across critical AI shopping platforms and experiences.
• Translate long-term domain strategy into scalable architectures, platforms, and execution plans.
• Establish enterprise-grade patterns for reliability, scalability, observability, integration, and performance.
• Drive architectural decisions and implementation standards across multiple platforms and teams.
• Identify and resolve systemic technical constraints before they limit product or organizational scale.
• Provide deep technical leadership across mobile, AI, backend, and distributed systems.
• Lead architecture for complex cross-domain initiatives and influence enterprise technology decisions.
• Mentor Principal and Staff engineers and raise technical leadership across the organization.

• Extensive experience architecting and operating large-scale, enterprise-grade consumer platforms and distributed systems.
• Deep expertise across multiple technology domains, including mobile, backend, platform architecture, and AI systems.
• Proven ability to own architecture and technical strategy spanning multiple platforms and organizations.
• Strong experience designing for reliability, scalability, performance, observability, and operational excellence.
• Experience with Generative AI, LLMs, agentic systems, or AI platforms is highly desirable.
• Track record of translating ambiguous business strategy into durable technical architecture.
• Demonstrated influence at senior engineering and organizational leadership levels.
• Experience mentoring Principal and Staff engineers and developing technical leaders., 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.

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 https://one.walmart.com/notices. 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. Sunnyvale, California US-11656: The annual salary range for this position is $169,000.00 - $338,000.00 Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735: The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock, Discount Card

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Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.

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Financial perks

Enjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans.

Paid time off

Take a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more

Comprehensive health benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family

Wellbeing programs

Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges

Career growth opportunities

Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.

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Life at Walmart

Imagine a workplace surrounded by innovation. At Walmart’s new Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas, we’re redefining what it means to work at a global leader.

Set on 350 acres of thoughtfully revitalized land, our new campus seamlessly integrates the charm of Northwest Arkansas with cutting edge design and technology. From biking trails and outdoor courtyards to flexible, tech-enabled workspaces, every detail reflects our commitment to sustainability, connection, and culture.

With amenities like on-site childcare at our Little Squiggles Children’s Enrichment Center, the Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness Center, and a vibrant food hall featuring local and international favorites, we’re creating a space where work-life balance isn’t just a goal-it’s a reality. Beyond the campus, Bentonville offers a dynamic lifestyle with world-class dining, art at the Crystal Bridges Museum, and countless outdoor activities.

Whether you’re exploring High South cuisine, enjoying live performances at our new amphitheater, or cycling the Razorback Greenway, you’ll experience the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities.

Join us at Walmart and grow your career alongside a community that feels like home.

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