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Position Summary...

We are in search of a Distinguished Software Engineer to assume a leading role in Walmart's Runtime Platform Core Services - PRISM team. This high-level position will be at the forefront of our cutting-edge technology initiatives, driving the development of runtime platform support for AgenticAI and Unified Identity initiatives at Walmart,

What you'll do...

We are seeking an enthusiastic Distinguished, Software Engineer, individual contributor for Run Time Platform organization specializing in Identity and Access Management, runtime platform support for AgenticAI and Microservices. The Distinguished Engineer will be responsible for leading, communicating, tracking, and mentoring the Engineering team to successfully implement those visions. This Position will report to our Group Director and will work closely with other distinguished engineers, principal and staff engineers across different products. We are a close-knit team, focusing on challenging problems that make a difference in our business. There will also be minimal travel associated with this role (twice a year). We concentrate on high-impact, high-value development, and in this role, you’ll be delivering the software that plays a pivotal role in managing Walmart’s run time platform for all the stores and eCommerce business. We pride ourselves on working in a collaborative environment, and associate will work closely with our engineers in Bengaluru Development Center.

About Team:

Building the right technology foundation for Infrastructure & platforms is vital to success at the scale of Walmart. Our team builds and maintains the foundational technologies that support the tech organization. Included in this are data platforms, enterprise architecture, DevOps, cloud computing, and infrastructure. All of these products and services are supported by scalable and powerful infrastructure, ensuring a secure and seamless employee and customer experience across stores, digital channels, and distribution centers.

What you'll do:

+ **Leadership:** Hands on in building, leading, and mentoring high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

+ **Technology Expert:** Deeply understand the technology at play. In depth knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM), intricacies of providing runtime platform support for AgenticAI ( Agents, MCP servers/tools) and Microservices including ServiceMesh, etc. Keeping updated with newly evolving agent technologies is a must.

+ **Collaboration:** Foster effective communication and collaboration across teams and stakeholders. Act as a liaison between the engineering team and other business functions to align priorities, address challenges, and manage risks.

+ **Drive:** Drive improvements to development practices, including planning, architecture, documentation, and testing.

+ **Product Ownership:** Own design, development, and delivery of core runtime platform support for agents and mcp servers including identity, authentication, authorization, policy enforcement and routing in partnership with product managers and business partners.

+ **By 3 Months…** You will have Established relationships with key individual contributors, and peers. You will have a Solid understanding of the existing components and feature plans, and you will be actively driving architecture and planning for upcoming projects.

+ **By 6 to 12 months** … You will start driving at least 3 key initiatives from architecture and design point of view and would have established relationships with all the stake holders across Walmart global tech.

What you'll bring:

+ Proven leadership in backend development, with recent hands-on experience.

+ Strong experience in IAM and Microservices domain and industry knowledge of different products in this area like Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Ping Identity, Envoy, Istio, etc.

+ Experience working with Kubernetes

+ Experience working with different public clouds like Azure, GCP etc.

+ Spearhead sub-groups in identifying and implementing short- and long-term solutions, approving proposed solutions, innovating architectural patterns, and conducting design and code reviews.

+ Ability to assume full ownership at the module and product level.

+ Mastery of at least one of the following languages: Java, C++, Golang, Rust, Python, Scala, ReactJS, Node.js.

+ Extensive experience with network stacks, including thorough understanding of HTTP/s, TCP, UDP, TLS / mTLS, etc.

+ In-depth database experience encompassing Relational Databases, NoSQL, Document DB, etc.

+ Proven track record of developing high-availability, enterprise-scale applications.

+ Champion business objectives through fruitful collaborations with business partners, addressing high-priority initiatives and orchestrating cross-functional partnerships.

About Walmart Global Tech

Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail. 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. **Benefits:**

Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

_The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process._

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 (https://one.walmart.com/) .

Sunnyvale, California US-11657: The annual salary range for this position is $169,000.00 - $338,000.00

Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735: The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 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...

1345 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America

Walmart 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.

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.