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(USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer

In short. (USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer at Walmart: a full-time lead or staff-level role, on-site in Bellevue, WA. Posted salary: $156K – $312K. Skills mentioned: CI/CD, Java, React, Generative AI. Posted Oct 26, 2026, checked on the employer's site 59 min ago.

Salary$156K – $312K / year
LocationBellevue, WA
FormatOn-site
TypeFull-time
LevelLead / Staff
PostedOct 26, 2026 · yesterday
Checked on Walmart's careers page 59 min ago · via Workday0 views
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Summary

The (USA) Distinguished Software Engineer leads the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems, ensuring architectural integrity and operational excellence. This role drives technical strategy, oversees full software development lifecycles, and fosters collaboration across engineering teams to deliver reliable, maintainable solutions aligned with enterprise standards.

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What you'll do

Role summary:
The (USA) Distinguished Software Engineer leads the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems, ensuring architectural integrity and operational excellence. This role drives technical strategy, oversees full software development lifecycles, and fosters collaboration across engineering teams to deliver reliable, maintainable solutions aligned with enterprise standards. The position champions continuous improvement, mentors engineers, and applies sound technical judgment to optimize system performance and scalability. It requires a commitment to quality, innovation, and effective communication to support Walmart’s business objectives and enhance customer experiences.
About the team:
The Walmart Marketplace Platform team develops advanced technology solutions to enhance Seller and Channel Partner Portal experiences. The team manages the Marketplace API gateway using Java and ReactJS, focusing on iterative development, debugging, and continuous delivery. Members collaborate to build scalable, high-quality software components while integrating generative artificial intelligence and platform design. This environment fosters strong technical expertise and innovation aligned with product strategy and platform growth. The team is committed to delivering effective solutions that address evolving business needs efficiently and supports continuous professional development.
What you'll do:
  • Lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered software systems and intelligent automation solutions.
  • Own execution and architectural integrity for assigned services, ensuring alignment with domain-level strategies and enterprise standards.
  • Drive operational excellence through code reviews, incident analysis, and continuous improvement of system reliability and performance.
  • Champion DevOps and CI/CD practices to maintain resilient, observable, and performant services.
  • Mentor engineers across teams, promoting high standards in design, testing, and delivery practices.
  • Identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks, enhancing scalability and developer experience.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver business-aligned technical solutions.

What you'll bring:
  • Proven expertise in designing and building scalable, cloud-native software systems with AI integration.
  • Strong technical leadership skills, including architectural decision-making and system-level execution.
  • Experience driving operational excellence through DevOps, CI/CD, and incident management.
  • Ability to mentor engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning and high standards.
  • Proficiency in identifying and resolving architectural bottlenecks to improve system performance.
  • Excellent collaboration skills to align cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
  • Demonstrated adaptability to evolving technologies and business needs while maintaining quality and security.
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.
The annual salary range for this position is $156,000.00 - $312,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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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

10900 Ne 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004, 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.

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What is the salary for this (USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer role?
Walmart lists $156K – $312K per year.
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It is on-site in Bellevue, WA.
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