Software Engineer III

Position Summary... What you'll do...Role summary: As a Software Engineer III, you will lead the design and development of scalable software solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams including product management and user experience. You will troubleshoot complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective resolutions to enhance system performance. This role involves managing projects from requirements gathering through deployment, ensuring high-quality code and timely delivery. You will also provide technical guidance to small engineering groups, support continuous integration and testing efforts, and contribute to maintaining secure, dependable, and maintainable applications aligned with business objectives. About the team: The Data Services team develops and operates scalable, available distributed SQL and NoSQL platforms supporting enterprise applications. Specializing in backend engineering, API development, site reliability, and DevOps automation, the team ensures platform stability and continuous enhancement. Leveraging automation and AI-assisted engineering, the group drives operational excellence and innovation. Collaborating closely with product, infrastructure, and operations teams, the team upholds Walmart’s core values of integrity, respect, service, and excellence while fostering technical expertise, ownership, and alignment with business goals. What you'll do: Collaborate with product, project, and user experience teams to define high-level designs for small to medium projects. Troubleshoot and resolve business and production issues through root cause analysis and coordinated action plans. Develop, test, and deliver scalable, maintainable code aligned with technical and business requirements. 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. Support SQL Databases like Postgres and Contribute to the PostgreSQL open-source ecosystem by extensions, plugins using C programming. What you'll bring: Proven experience in software design, development, and debugging using object-oriented programming and languages such as C. Strong technical acumen with knowledge of API design, platform development, and component services. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, translating requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions. Proficiency in iterative and incremental development methodologies, including Agile practices. Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and automation scripting. Skilled in root cause analysis, defect management, and troubleshooting production issues. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and provide technical guidance to peers. 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. The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00 - $234,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : Stock ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ‎ 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 2 years’ experience in software engineering or related area. Option 2: 4 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, 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. Masters: Computer Science 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.