Distinguished, Software Engineer - Identity Management and AgenticAI

Position Overview

We are in search of a Distinguished Software Engineer to assume a leading role in Walmart’s Runtime Platform Core Services – PRISM team. In this high-level position you will drive cutting-edge technology initiatives, providing runtime platform support for AgenticAI and Unified Identity initiatives. You will report to the Group Director and collaborate with principal engineers across products while mentoring an engineering team in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, build, and mentor high-performing engineering teams while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Act as a technology expert with in-depth knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and runtime support for AgenticAI and Microservices, including ServiceMesh.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stake holders to align priorities, manage risks, and drive improvements in development practices.
• Own the design, development, and delivery of core runtime platform support, covering areas like identity, authentication, and policy enforcement.
• Establish key relationships within the first 3 months and drive at least three major initiatives within 6 to 12 months.

Required Qualifications

• Proven leadership in backend development with hands-on experience.
• Strong expertise in IAM and Microservices, including familiarity with products like Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, and Ping Identity, and experience with Kubernetes and public clouds (Azure, GCP).
• Mastery in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C++, Golang, Rust, Python, Scala, ReactJS, Node.js) along with extensive knowledge of network protocols (HTTP/s, TCP, UDP, TLS/mTLS) and database systems (Relational, NoSQL, Document DB).
• Minimum educational/experience requirements: Option 1 – Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field with 6+ years’ experience, or Option 2 – 8+ years’ experience in software engineering or a related area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related area with 4+ years’ experience in software engineering.
• Experience in creating inclusive digital experiences with knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and accessibility best practices.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Competitive pay with performance-based bonus awards, including annual salary ranges of $169,000.00 - $338,000.00 for Sunnyvale, CA and $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 for Bentonville, AR, plus additional stock options.
• 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid maternity and parental leave, PTO (including sick leave), and multiple health plans (medical, dental, and vision).
• Additional benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and the Live Better U education benefit program.