[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Walmart jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walmart/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Walmart · United States # (USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer United States $169,000.00 - $338,000.00 Software Engineering Listed on Walmart’s official careers site. Listed as of October 11, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Walmart’s careers site →](https://careers.walmart.com/us/en/jobs/R-2607987) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Walmart](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walmart/) / (USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer ## Job description ### Role summary As a Distinguished Software Engineer at Walmart, you will lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems, translating strategic objectives into robust technical solutions. This role demands ownership of the full software lifecycle, driving operational excellence through DevOps practices and continuous improvement. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and foster high standards in architecture and delivery. Collaborating across teams, you will ensure system reliability, performance, and innovation while aligning with enterprise standards and advancing Walmart’s commitment to integrity, quality, and customer-focused solutions. ### About the team The team leads Applied Science initiatives for Last Mile Delivery at Walmart, focusing on optimizing routing, trip pricing, driver trip matching, delivery commitments, and capacity management. Leveraging advanced data strategies and machine learning techniques, they ensure platform reliability and safety. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, the team develops innovative, scalable solutions that enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Their expertise in predictive analytics, data strategy, and machine learning drives data-driven outcomes that support Walmart’s commitment to dependable and efficient last mile delivery services. ### What you'll do Lead design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered software systems and intelligent automation solutions. Translate domain-level strategies into system-level implementations, ensuring architectural integrity and reliability. Drive operational excellence through technical guidance, code reviews, and strategic architectural decisions. Champion DevOps and CI/CD practices to ensure resilient, observable, and performant services. Mentor engineers to foster technical growth and uphold high standards in design, testing, and delivery. Identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks, automating processes to improve engineering velocity. Collaborate across teams to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively. ### What you'll bring Extensive experience in designing and delivering scalable, cloud-native software systems with AI and machine learning integration. Proven ability to lead system-level technical execution, ensuring architectural integrity and operational excellence. Strong expertise in machine learning model monitoring, evaluation, and API integration. Demonstrated skill in driving continuous improvement through automation, optimization, and developer experience enhancements. Proficiency in DevOps, CI/CD practices, and ensuring system observability, resilience, and performance. Excellent collaboration and mentorship capabilities to foster engineering excellence and cross-team alignment. Sound technical judgment with adaptability to evolving technologies and business needs. 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](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-09158: 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 ## 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 11, 2026 - Listed for: Under a day - Location: United States - Pay: $169,000.00 - $338,000.00[Apply on Walmart’s careers site →](https://careers.walmart.com/us/en/jobs/R-2607987) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Distinguished Engineer - AI Security](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citizens-financial-group/jobs/638b2989e90a1fc44be9/) Citizens Financial Group · United States ### [Distinguished Engineer - Non Human & Agentic Identity](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citizens-financial-group/jobs/149ebcb2eab78e187130/) Citizens Financial Group · United States ### [Distinguished Engineer, Networking](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/equinix/jobs/eaa7e83192d7667b5b37/) Equinix · Redwood City, California, United States ### [Distinguished Engineer - Distinguished Engineer, Data Foundation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuit/jobs/904d9d94b55c3f2d1306/) Intuit · Mountain View, California ### [Distinguished Engineer, Networking](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/equinix/jobs/dabb1fdd139e0317b3f8/) Equinix · Toronto, Ontario, Canada +4 more [Software Engineering jobs](/functions/software-engineering/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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