Position Summary...
Walmart Global Tech is transforming the way our developers plan, code, test, and ship software by embedding AI directly into the developer journey. This role centers on building intelligent, context-aware systems that meaningfully elevate engineering velocity and quality. As a Distinguished Engineer, you will shape the technical vision and direction for applied AI across the developer ecosystem—driving the evolution toward a self-improving, learning developer platform that continuously adapts through telemetry, interaction signals, and real-time feedback.
About the Team
You’ll join the Developer Experience & GenAI organization—an AI-driven team focused on unifying processes and technology across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Our mission is to accelerate delivery, embed compliance by design, and unlock measurable efficiency at global scale. The team builds enterprise-wide platforms and intelligent tooling that empowers thousands of Walmart engineers to deliver high-quality software faster and more securely.
What you'll do...
In this role, you will lead the applied AI strategy for developer experience, leveraging program analysis, Large Language Model (LLM) integration, and predictive feedback systems to create deeply intelligent workflows.
You will:
Architect AI-powered systems that analyze code, surface insights, and automate high-friction engineering tasks.
Integrate LLMs, agentic workflows, and program analysis directly into the SDLC to improve code quality, reliability, and velocity.
Build adaptive, self-improving workflows using telemetry, developer behavior signals, and continuous feedback loops.
Define and drive technical strategy for applied ML across Developer Experience, influencing standards, governance, architecture, and platform direction.
Partner with product, platform, and research teams to operationalize cutting-edge ML capabilities into scalable enterprise services.
Mentor senior engineers and serve as a trusted technical authority on intelligent developer tooling across Walmart Global Tech.
What You’ll Bring
You are an experienced technical leader with a history of shaping strategy and delivering high-impact systems across large-scale engineering organizations.
You bring:
Deep expertise in applying AI, and program analysis to enhance software development workflows.
Experience building ML- or LLM-powered developer tools, code intelligence systems, or agentic development workflows.
Proven ability to architect enterprise-scale AI systems that automate or accelerate engineering tasks.
Ability to influence and align technical strategy across multiple organizations and drive adoption of new AI-powered capabilities.
Strong programming and systems engineering skills (e.g., Python, Java, Go), with hands-on experience in CI/CD, cloud platforms, and developer tooling.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities, including mentoring senior engineers and partnering effectively across product, platform, and research teams.
A builder mindset focused on innovation, measurable outcomes, secure design, and scalable platform delivery.
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.
Sunnyvale, California US-11657: The annual salary range for this position is $169,000.00 - $338,000.00
Bellevue, Washington US-11663: 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...
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.