Hiring: (USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer Company: Walmart Global Tech Location: Sunnyvale, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 10:43:33 Target Skills & Keywords : Epic Systems, Java, Machine Learning, Spring, Systems Design About the job Experience: •Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years (or Master’s with 10+ years) in software engineering, building and scaling large distributed systems. Required Skills: •Define and drive the technical strategy and architecture for Search Runtime across retrieval, ranking, indexing, and serving systems. •Lead the design of scalable, low-latency, high-availability distributed systems. •Build and evolve AI-powered search capabilities including semantic search, vector retrieval, and ML-driven ranking. •Integrate ML/AI models into real-time production systems to improve relevance and conversion. •Drive operational excellence including observability, reliability, performance, and cost efficiency. •Lead large cross-org initiatives and align engineering, product, and data science teams. •Mentor and develop engineers across levels and raise the bar for design, code quality, and engineering practices. •Identify and resolve system bottlenecks; drive continuous optimization and innovation. Qualifications: •Background in fast-scaling consumer technology companies. •Walmart’s culture is a competitive advantage, and it’s fostered by being together. Working together in person allows us to collaborate, align quickly and innovate with greater speed. We use our campuses to create purposeful connection rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates. •Our hubs: Walmart is a global company with offices across the United States and around the world. Our global headquarters is in Bentonville, Arkansas, with primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay area and New York/New Jersey. •12+ years (or Master’s with 10+ years) in software engineering, building and scaling large distributed systems. Compensation: •$169,000 - $338,000 / year •Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!