Role summary
Walmart is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the delivery of scalable software solutions through collaborative engineering teams that align with business and technical requirements. Role involves designing, developing, testing, maintaining high-quality code across multiple languages and platforms, with a focus on AI/ML integration and continuous improvement. Successful candidate will drive full lifecycle development, ensure technical excellence, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to meet business objectives. Position requires strong technical judgment, adaptability, and commitment to innovation and operational reliability within a dynamic environment. Your contributions will support advancement of innovative technologies; ensure the reliability and maintainability of critical applications.

About the team
The Arrakis team develops an advanced LLM-powered chatbot enabling voice interaction with TV functions such as control, media search, and application launching. This collaborative group embraces multiple roles to achieve shared goals through iterative refinement. Team members demonstrate strong technical acumen and adaptability while driving innovation in platform design and development. The team values clear communication and continuous improvement, working diligently to deliver high-quality solutions that enhance user experience. Their commitment to excellence and flexibility supports the successful delivery of cutting-edge voice interaction technology.

What you'll do:

• Analyze and translate business and technical requirements into scalable software solutions.
• Develop, configure, and maintain code components adhering to coding standards and security policies. Collaborate in iterative development cycles, ensuring high availability and maintainability of applications.
• Design and implement APIs and platform features with a focus on product strategy and delivery.
• Build automation scripts to support continuous integration and deployment processes. Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and defect analysis to ensure software quality.
• Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues to optimize system reliability.
• Document code and maintain traceability between requirements, design, and testing artifacts.

What you'll bring:

• Proven expertise in Python with asynch, including development for both client and server domains.
• LLM experience, including prompt development and use of coding agents is a plus.
• Experience with API design, platform development, and component services to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Ability to analyze and translate business and technical requirements into functional software components.
• Skilled in debugging, telemetry implementation, and defect management to ensure high-quality software performance.
• Familiarity with coding standards, security policies, and emerging development tools and frameworks.
• Demonstrated capability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.