Staff Software Engineer
Swish AnalyticsSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, RetailIndustries
Requirements
- 8+ years of software engineering experience with proven expertise in building developer-facing tools and platforms
- Deep understanding of developer experience (DevEX) principles and productivity optimization
- Production experience integrating LLM/GenAI capabilities into enterprise systems, and understanding of technologies like Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- Hands-on experience with AI coding assistants (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Gemini CLI, or similar)
- Strong systems design skills for building scalable, resilient backend services
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead architectural discussions, mentor peers, and influence technical direction across multiple teams
- Proficiency in modern development tools and infrastructure (CLI frameworks, IDE extensions, API design)
- Experience with observability and telemetry (OpenTelemetry/OTEL preferred)
Responsibilities
- Design and implement Wibey CLI, IDE extensions, and GitHub apps that provide seamless AI-assisted development workflows
- Architect scalable backend services that support the client tooling that will be used by thousands of developers
- Build integration with internal tools using MCP
- Create agentic solutions that intelligently automate developer workflows: code generation, testing, PR reviews, documentation, and deployment
- Implement quality benchmarking frameworks to measure AI-generated code correctness and developer productivity impact
- Design enterprise governance controls that balance developer velocity with security and compliance requirements
- Partner with product managers, platform engineers, and security teams to define and execute the Wibey roadmap
- Establish engineering best practices and quality standards for AI-assisted development
- Mentor junior engineers on the team
- Stay ahead of the rapidly evolving GenAI landscape and bring emerging capabilities to Walmart developers
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience level is required for this Principal Software Engineer role?
The role requires 8+ years of software engineering experience with proven expertise in building developer-facing tools and platforms.
What key technical skills are needed for this position?
Candidates need a deep understanding of developer experience (DevEX) principles, production experience integrating LLM/GenAI capabilities including Model Context Protocol (MCP), hands-on experience with AI coding assistants like Claude Code or GitHub Copilot, and strong systems design skills for scalable backend services.
Is this a remote position or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the salary or compensation for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What does the team collaboration look like in this role?
You will partner with product managers, platform engineers, and security teams to define and execute the Wibey roadmap, establish engineering best practices, and mentor junior engineers on the team.
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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