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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. This role involves troubleshooting complex issues, performing root cause analysis, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality code. You will contribute to project planning, testing, and continuous improvement while mentoring small engineering groups. Your expertise in coding, debugging, and DevOps practices will support sustainable, secure, and efficient applications that meet business objectives and enhance operational performance within a dynamic and evolving technology environment.
About the team:
The Sam’s Club Merchandising team develops and scales advanced item and assortment management capabilities across retail platforms. The team focuses on automation, data quality, and streamlined supplier and operational workflows. It leads the evolution of item lifecycle management through AI-driven processes, enhancing item setup, classification, and governance. By strengthening data foundations and expanding synchronization with partners, the team improves taxonomy and attribute management. It also advances assortment planning, supplier experience, and product content management. Continuous innovation using automation and AI drives efficient, scalable solutions supporting critical supply chain and operational needs.
What you'll do:

• Collaborate with product, project, business, and user experience teams to design high-level solutions for small to medium projects.
• Analyze and troubleshoot production issues, performing root cause analysis and developing effective action plans.
• Translate project requirements into technical solutions, write code, and conduct unit testing to ensure quality delivery.
• Support business users by providing technical guidance and resolving implementation challenges.
• Lead and mentor small engineering teams, including offshore associates, to meet project goals.
• Develop automation scripts for CI/CD and implement telemetry features to enhance system monitoring.
• Ensure adherence to security policies and coding standards throughout development.

What you'll bring:

• Proven expertise in object-oriented programming and software design principles.
• Strong technical acumen with experience in API design, platform development, and component services.
• Demonstrated ability in iterative and incremental development, continuous integration, and delivery practices.
• Proficiency in debugging, problem solving, and delivering scoped features or models.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into sustainable technical solutions.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies, defect management, and automation tools.
• Ability to lead small engineering groups and provide technical guidance.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies including generative artificial intelligence.

At Sam's Club, 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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.
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Live Better U is a company 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 Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location).

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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... 815 Eleventh Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-4731, 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.