Job Description
Job Overview
Join Walmart’s high-impact AI Platform team as a Senior Software Engineer, driving the next generation of multimodal, LLM-powered experiences. This unique opportunity allows you to lead projects that blend cutting-edge AI, cloud infrastructure, and scalable backend engineering, all while shaping solutions used by millions. If you’re passionate about delivering innovative technology with real-world impact, we want to meet you.
Technical Requirements
Required Skills
- • Advanced Python development (async/await)
- • Strong API experience (FastAPI, Django, or similar)
- • Proven experience with LLMs and prompt engineering
- • Testing background (pytest/unit/integration)
- • Proficiency in observability tooling
Preferred Skills
- • Familiarity with front-end development (JavaScript/HTML)
- • Knowledge of accessibility best practices
Experience Level
5+ years of experience in software engineering
Responsibilities
- • Lead design, implementation, and optimization of backend services for AI/ML workflows
- • Develop and scale LLM integration layers, vector search, and embedding pipelines
- • Oversee robust error handling, retries, caching, and observability
- • Drive code quality through reviews, testing, and CI/CD best practices
- • Partner on system architecture and technical decisions with engineering and product teams
Benefits & Perks
- • Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage
- • 401(k) and stock purchase plans
- • Paid time off including sick leave, parental leave, and family care leave
- • Short-term and long-term disability
- • Education assistance for associates and dependents
Additional Information
- Location
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DALLAS, TX
- Type
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Regular/Permanent
- Compensation
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$90,000.00 - $180,000.00 annual salary range plus performance-based bonuses