Full-Time
Distinguished
Software Engineer
Walmart
10,001+ employees
Global retail chain offering affordable products
Compensation Overview
$156k - $312k/yr
Expert
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Bellevue, WA, USA
Hybrid work model with primarily in-office work and virtual work when not onsite.
- At least 10+ years of relevant industry experience in building highly available systems.
- Demonstrated end-to-end ownership from inception to deployment of complex project in production.
- Effective problem-solving skills, ability to make design tradeoffs, balancing the long-term big picture and short-term implications of design decisions.
- Understanding of cloud technology (architecture and deployments), including - Azure Offerings, Cloud storage, Cloud security, Cloud migration.
- Expertise with Relational and/or No SQL Database.
- Experience with CI/CD and operational excellence best practices.
- Experience with backend languages such as Java, Python or Node Js.
- Experience with React, Type Script, CSS, HTML5 and front-end state management solutions such as Redux, Recoil, Mob X, or similar.
- Experience with third-party integrations via libraries, SDKs and APIs.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, including consensus building, conflict resolution, influence, and persuasion skills.
- Mentoring/coaching junior engineers in technical problem solving and career advancement.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams including business, product, and other software engineers to understand the business problem, review business requirements, draft technical requirements, scope, design, develop, test, and deploy services and systems.
- Lead your team in performing design and code reviews, improving operational excellence to ensure high quality, high availability, scalable and performant systems.
- Create large sized, complex applications, services, and systems.
- Lead in a number of layers in the tech stack, from front-end development to back-end services and data platform.
- 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.
- 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.
Walmart operates a vast network of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide range of products including groceries, clothing, electronics, and household items. The company’s operations include both physical retail locations and an online shopping platform, Walmart.com, which has gained importance in recent years. Walmart's strategy focuses on offering low prices through efficient supply chain management and bulk purchasing, allowing them to serve everyday consumers, families, and communities effectively. Unlike many competitors, Walmart emphasizes affordability and community support, providing essential services such as pharmacies and financial services, while also engaging in social responsibility initiatives like supporting veterans. The company's goal is to save people money and enhance their quality of life by making essential goods and services accessible.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Bentonville, Arkansas
Founded
1962
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Drone delivery expansion can significantly boost customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- New credit cards with Mastercard may increase customer retention and spending.
- Sparky's AI integration can enhance customer experience and streamline shopping processes.
What critics are saying
- Drone delivery may face regulatory hurdles and public resistance in urban areas.
- New credit cards could increase financial risk if consumer debt levels rise.
- Sparky's AI shopping assistant may lead to privacy concerns and data breaches.
What makes Walmart unique
- Walmart's drone delivery expansion enhances speed and efficiency in product delivery.
- The partnership with Mastercard strengthens Walmart's financial services offerings.
- Sparky, the AI shopping assistant, improves customer experience and streamlines shopping.
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Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Company News
Walmart has announced a new partnership with Mastercard to provide credit cards to customers in the US.
Walmart is expanding its drone delivery service in five cities, including Orlando and Tampa.
Wing and Walmart first launched drone deliveries in Dallas-Fort Worth in fall 2023, with an average fulfillment time under 19 minutes, according to a June 5 release from Wing.
Houston Food Bank is honored to announce Houston Food Bank has been awarded a $750,000 grant from Walmart and Feeding America(R).
Walmart has introduced initiatives to attract younger customers, including expanded drone deliveries, a fresh ad campaign and a new clothing brand called Weekend Academy.