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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - AI-RAG Expert - **Company:** Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $143,000.0 - $286,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Web Accessibility, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Computer Engineering, Software Design Patterns, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Information Retrieval, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Search Technologies, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Pytorch, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Agentic-AI, Discretization, Information Technology, Optimization Algorithms, HuggingFace, Google Gemini, GPT - **Published:** October 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/walmart/usa-staff-software-engineer-airag-expert-c3cf1e ## About the Role * Overall 4+ years of experience in machine learning / software engineering, with 2+ years in Generative AI or LLMs. * Strong experience with RAG frameworks, vector search technologies and knowledge grounding techniques. * Expertise in Python, ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow), and libraries like Hugging Face Transformers. * Proficiency in distributed computing, cloud platforms (GCP, Azure), and scalable architectures. * Familiarity with disaster recovery principles and building resilient, fault-tolerant systems. * Experience with multi-modal models (text, image, video) and advanced optimization techniques (e.g., quantization, distillation). * Experience with Generative AI models (e.g., GPT, Gemini) and their fine-tuning. * Contributions to open-source projects or publications in Generative AI, RAG, or agentic frameworks. * Strong understanding of system design, non-functional requirements, and design patterns., 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 4 years' experience in software engineering or related area.Option 2: 6 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 2 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. ## Description Walmart Global Tech is at the forefront of AI innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to redefine customer experiences. We are seeking a Staff, Software Engineer with deep expertise in Generative AI, Agentic AI, LLMs, and RAG frameworks to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI systems. This role involves architecting scalable solutions, integrating agentic frameworks, and mentoring engineering teams to push the boundaries of AI-driven innovation. What you'll do... As part of Walmart GTP, you will be building highly scalable and reliable APIs, services and applications which will drive the next generation run time platforms. You'll independently handle high impact, critical software/systems monitoring issues, troubleshoot business and production issues. As a member of this fast-moving and highly entrepreneurial team, you'll be able to say that you work for the worlds largest retailer and contribute to innovation and development to best-in-class methodologies that impacted perception and drastically changed business as we know it. What you'll do: 1. AI Model Development ; Agentic Frameworks: * Design, fine-tune, and deploy Generative AI models with a focus on RAG frameworks to enhance information retrieval and generation. * Develop and optimize LLM-based agents for tasks like knowledge grounding, multi-step reasoning, and decision-making. * Integrate external data sources (e.g., vector databases) with LLMs to build dynamic, context-aware systems. 2. Architecture ; Scalability: * Assist in Architecting scalable, distributed AI systems with a focus on performance, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery. * Develop detailed design specifications, including modular, extensible, and functional components. * Build MVPs to validate requirements and refine designs iteratively. 3. Collaboration ; Product Integration: * Partner with architects to design AI for platform consumption. * Partner with teams to integrate AI into platforms. * Work cross-functionally to design solutions that address both functional and non-functional requirements. 4. Leadership ; Mentorship: * Assist in establishing best practices for building and maintaining AI-driven systems. * Act as a mentor, fostering technical growth within the team and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and innovation.