Distinguished Software Engineer

Walmart

Distinguished Engineer responsible for leading architectural evolution of Walmart's W+ ecosystem. Ensuring infrastructure supports rapid experimentation and personalization at a global scale.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $169,000 - $338,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading architectural evolution and optimizing cloud infrastructure spend while fostering a culture of engineering excellence and financial operations. Proficient in designing data pipelines and translating technical challenges into strategic business opportunities.

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Cloud Spend OptimizationModern Data StacksData Pipeline DesignTechnical CommunicationFinOps Culture

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringData Pipeline ImplementationCloud Infrastructure ManagementROI AnalysisTechnical Architecture

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SparkKubernetesSnowflakeDatabricksKafka

Industry Keywords

FinOpsWCAG 2.2 AA StandardsDigital Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudKafkaKubernetesSpark

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the architectural evolution of the W+ ecosystem.
Evaluate infrastructure spend through the lens of ROI.
Design and oversee the implementation of next-generation data pipelines.
Partner with the Executive Leadership Team by translating complex technical bottlenecks into business opportunities.
Set the standard for engineering excellence and foster a culture of FinOps.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Proven track record of optimizing cloud spend ($50M+ annual budgets).
Expertise in modern data stacks (e.g., Spark, Kubernetes, Snowflake/Databricks, Kafka).
Ability to explain technical requirements and ROI effectively to executives.
Value in creating inclusive digital experiences following WCAG 2.2 AA standards.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off including 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.
Eligible for Walmart-paid education benefit programs for associates.