Software Engineer III

Position Summary

As a Software Engineer III at Walmart, you will lead the design and development of scalable software solutions by collaborating with cross‑functional teams including product management and user experience. This role involves troubleshooting complex issues, performing root cause analysis, and driving continuous improvement through innovative coding and testing practices. You will manage project requirements, ensure timely delivery, and provide technical guidance to small engineering groups.

Your expertise in software development, problem solving, and system performance will contribute to delivering high‑quality, sustainable applications that support Walmart’s business objectives and operational excellence.

The Dynamic Inventory team plays a crucial role in Walmart’s operations by forecasting product demand and optimizing placement across distribution nodes to ensure availability and minimize lost sales. This team develops advanced ETL and machine learning pipelines that support accurate demand estimation, targets, and inventory placement. Operating across multiple locations, including Sunnyvale and Bangalore, the team collaborates closely to deliver scalable, data‑driven solutions.

• Collaborate with product, project, business, and user experience teams to define high‑level designs during project discovery phases.
• Develop, test, and maintain scalable, secure, and high‑quality code aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production and business issues through root cause analysis and coordinated action plans.
• Manage complex projects by translating requirements into technical solutions and ensuring timely delivery.
• Support users by providing technical guidance and identifying sustainable solutions.
• Mentor small engineering teams, providing documentation, direction, and oversight.
• Implement automation scripts and telemetry features to enhance development and monitoring processes.

• Proven expertise in object‑oriented programming and software design principles.
• Strong technical acumen with experience in API design, platform development, and component services.
• Proficiency in debugging, problem solving, and delivering scoped features through iterative development.
• Experience with continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated testing methodologies.
• Ability to analyze requirements, perform root cause analysis, and develop sustainable technical solutions.
• Skilled in collaborating with cross‑functional teams and managing complex projects to ensure timely delivery.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies including generative artificial intelligence and telemetry implementation.
• Effective documentation and communication skills to support development and troubleshooting activities.

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. For information about PTO, see  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.

• 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.