Senior Software Engineer - AI Integration

Job Description

Position Summary

Walmart is seeking a skilled Senior Software Engineer to develop and integrate AI-powered features into our discovery pages using Node.js, Python, and React. This role focuses on implementing Large Language Models (LLMs) and other AI technologies to enhance Walmart's digital platforms, requiring expertise in both web development and artificial intelligence.

About the Team

Our team collaborates closely with our US stores and eCommerce business to better serve customers by empowering team members, stores, and merchants with technological innovation. Focus areas include customers, stores and employees, in-store service, merchant tools, merchant data science, and search and personalization.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain web applications using Node.js and Python, with a primary focus on AI integration in our platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement AI-driven features in our discovery pages, including homepage, product pages, browse, and search functionalities.
• Contribute to the development of our Next.js React application, focusing on creating scalable and efficient AI-powered components.
• Assist in fine-tuning and optimizing Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Design and implement effective prompts for various AI tasks.
• Evaluate, integrate, and optimize new AI technologies and tools into existing systems.
• Participate in code reviews, promoting best practices in both software development and AI integration.
• Work on projects that enhance both user experience and developer productivity through innovative AI applications.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in AI and web technologies, proposing and implementing innovative solutions.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of web development experience, focusing on Node.js and Python.
• Strong proficiency in React and Next.js.
• Experience integrating AI models into web applications.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency with version control systems and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with LLM integration, prompt engineering, and fine-tuning.
• Knowledge of NLP techniques and libraries (e.g., NLTK, spaCy).
• Familiarity with AI model evaluation metrics and content generation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Additional Desired Skills

• Experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration technologies (Kubernetes).

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 diversity - unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.

Location

This position is based in Sunnyvale, California, United States.

Work Environment

We use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in-office coupled with virtual when not onsite. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose, and deliver on business needs.