Walmart

Software Engineer III

Walmart$117K — $234K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 2 years of software engineering experience, or 4 years of relevant experience without a degree.
  • Strong expertise in software architecture and scalable distributed systems.
  • Proficient in object-oriented programming using Java, RUST, or C++.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation scripting.
  • Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical designs.
  • Familiar with testing methodologies and defect management.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and classify business and technical requirements for comprehensive estimation.
  • Design scalable software solutions from high-level designs to functional modules.
  • Develop maintainable code following security policies across various platforms.
  • Create and execute tests to identify defects and perform root cause analysis.
  • Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues for high availability.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver effective solutions and drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) with company match and stock purchase options.
  • Paid time off and multiple leave options including parental and bereavement leave.
  • Learning and development opportunities via the Live Better U education program.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Employee discounts and various leave options.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...
This role is for a hands-on engineer responsible for the end-to-end delivery of software features and ML models. The ideal candidate will operate with a product-driven mindset, writing clean and efficient code in languages like Java, RUST, or C++, while managing the full software development lifecycle from CI/CD to ongoing maintenance.
A key focus of this position is integrating AI/ML components and leveraging GenAI tools like GitHub Copilot to drive innovation and efficiency. The role involves translating complex business problems into technical requirements, designing scalable and secure software systems, and mentoring other engineers. Additional responsibilities include overseeing project timelines, monitoring application performance, and fostering a culture of engineering excellence. The position also has a leadership component, which includes supervising and developing associates, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies.

What you'll do...
Role summary:
As a Software Engineer III at Walmart, you will lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable software solutions that align with business objectives. This role requires expertise in software architecture, coding standards, and agile methodologies to create maintainable, high-quality components. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, address technical challenges, and implement continuous integration and deployment practices. Your contributions will ensure robust application performance, security, and reliability while driving innovation and operational excellence within Walmart's technology environment.

About the team:
Our team develops and maintains robust distributed systems that support Walmart eCommerce and supply chain operations by processing high volumes of transactions per second. We focus on capturing and analyzing transaction histories from multiple sources to identify and address potential disruptions efficiently. The team emphasizes scalable platform design, iterative development, and continuous delivery to ensure real-time, accurate information for clients. Collaboration and technical expertise drive our efforts to build reliable solutions that enhance operational performance and customer experience across Walmart's digital ecosystem.

What you'll do:
  • Analyze and classify requirements to align with business and technical objectives, ensuring comprehensive scoping and estimation.
  • Design scalable software solutions by evaluating trade-offs and converting high-level designs into detailed functional modules.
  • Develop maintainable, testable code adhering to coding standards and security policies across multiple platforms and languages.
  • Create and execute test cases to identify defects, perform root cause analysis, and support regression testing.
  • Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues to maintain high availability and scalability.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet customer and business needs while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.


What you'll bring:
  • Proven expertise in software architecture, scalable distributed systems, and design patterns.
  • Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming and coding standards using languages such as Java, RUST, or C.
  • Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, automation scripting, and telemetry implementation.
  • Ability to analyze and translate business requirements into detailed technical designs and user stories.
  • Skilled in code review, debugging, defect management, and ensuring high-quality, maintainable code.
  • Familiarity with testing methodologies, tools, and defect lifecycle processes.

• • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and commitment to delivering secure, high-availability software solutions.

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 $117,000.00 - $234,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock








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 2 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
Option 2: 4 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, 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.

Masters: Computer Science

Primary Location...

1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America

About Walmart

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Size
2,300 employees
Market Cap
$387 billion
Industry
Net Income
$13.5 billion
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$559.1 billion
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