Distinguished, Software Engineer, Mobile and AI

Position Summary

About Team:

This role supports Project Sparky, an AI-powered chat assistant for iOS and Android platforms. Sparky helps users manage everyday shopping tasks—such as ordering groceries or scheduling car services—by remembering preferences and past interactions to streamline repeat activities. The project is rooted in generative AI and creating the groundwork to move towards agentic AI by enabling personalized, context-aware assistance that evolves with user behavior.

We are seeking a highly skilled engineer with deep expertise in mobile architecture across both iOS and Android platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience building intelligent, real-time mobile experiences and a proven track record of strong collaboration with AI/ML, backend, and product teams. A commitment to performance, accessibility, and security standards is essential for this role.

What you\'ll do

• Leads the discovery phase of large Mobile Engineering projects by collaborating with cross-functional teams to determine project strategy; interpreting strategy into sustainable mobile solutions; driving prototype development to ensure concept is feasible; and implementing prototypes to validate projects.
• Collaborate closely with the service teams to define the right end to end architecture for building reusable mobile (iOS/Android) widgets and create the blueprint with the right integration patterns for consumption by various Walmart Mobile Products.
• Troubleshoots business and production issues for mobile devices by reviewing and analyzing information, engaging support teams, performing root cause analysis across multiple devices to prevent future issues.
• Leads project teams for Mobile Engineering projects by providing direction regarding project plan; identifying short- and long-term solutions and timelines; reviewing proposed solutions; implementing new architectural patterns; and performing design and code reviews.
• Develops innovative mobile technology solutions and strategies to support business objectives by collaborating with cross-functional business partners; benchmarking industry best practices; forecasting for future technologies; communicating with and influencing decision-makers and executives; defining software development guidelines and standards.
• Leads medium- to large-scale, complex, cross-functional projects for Mobile Engineering by translating requirements into mobile solutions for multiple operating systems; gathering design documents, product requirements, and wireframes; writing and developing code applicable to multiple devices; ensuring integration across OSes; conducting testing; and ensuring on-time delivery.
• Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; removing barriers; providing resources; measuring progress; and developing contingency plans.
• Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by mentoring and evaluating performance; fostering a diverse, team-based environment.
• Promotes and supports company policies and ethics by training others and ensuring compliance.
• Ensures business needs are met by evaluating ongoing plans and soliciting stakeholder feedback; supporting community outreach events.

What you\'ll bring

• MS in Computer Science or related field
• 20+ years of Software Engineer experience
• 15+ years of experience in building products for Mobile
• 15+ years of iOS/Android platform experience
• 10+ years of programming experience in Swift/Kotlin
• 5+ years of experience in collaborating with AI/ML teams
• Deep understanding of various aspects of Mobile App Development
• Experience in integrating with REST based backend services
• Experience in working with large code bases and effectively driving large projects
• Experience in mentoring engineers and influencing other engineers across the organization
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good problem-solving attitude and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing Rich Media Content or Conversational Applications in iOS or Android
• Experience in Game Design, 3D modelling, 3D Computer Graphics, OpenGL is a plus

About Walmart Global Tech

Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. Thats what we do at Walmart Global Tech. Were a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts and service professionals within the worlds leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.

Walmart\'s culture is a competitive advantage, fostered by being together. Working together in person allows us to collaborate, align quickly and innovate with greater speed. We use our campuses to create purposeful connection rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates. Our hubs: Walmart is a global company with offices across the United States and around the world. Our global headquarters is in Bentonville, Arkansas, with primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay area and New York/New Jersey.

Benefits

Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing uniq textures, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

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 $169,000.00-$338,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include stock.

Primary Location: 640 W California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA , United States of America