Staff, Software Engineer - AR/VR/XR Experiences

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

The Emerging Tech team is passionate about solving customer and associate problems with the newest technologies. The team is responsible for creating breakthrough capabilities, delivering frictionless experiences and making these technologies easily available to thousands of Walmart developers and 2.

2 million associates. The applications and services built on these capabilities are used by hundreds of millions of customers daily.

About Team : What you'll do :

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.

• Troubleshoots business and production issues for mobile devices by reviewing and analyzing information (for example, issue, impact, criticality, possible root cause);
• engaging support teams to assist in the resolution of issues; analyzing issues based on expert knowledge of mobile devices and programming;

formulating and implementing an action plan; interpreting results to determine further action; and performing root cause analysis across multiple mobile devices to prevent future occurrence of issues.

• Leads project teams for Mobile Engineering projects by providing direction regarding project plan; identifying short- and long-term solutions and timelines;
• providing guidance regarding project issues or roadblocks; reviewing and approving proposed solutions; implementing new architectural patterns;

and performing design and code reviews of changes.

• Develops innovative mobile technology solutions and strategies to support business objectives by collaborating with cross-functional business partners;
• developing assessments of key opportunities; benchmarking and analyzing industry best practices; forecasting for future technologies;
• driving high-priority initiatives; identifying and implementing solutions; communicating with and influencing decision-makers and executives within the organization;

influencing the industry to adopt sustainable solutions; and defining software development guidelines, standards, and processes.

• Leads medium- to large-scale, complex, cross-functional projects for Mobile Engineering by collaborating with cross-functional teams to determine project requirements;
• translating requirements into mobile solutions for multiple operating systems (for example, iPhone, Android); gathering requested information (for example, design documents, product requirements, wire frames);
• writing and developing code (for example, JavaScript) that can be applied to multiple types of mobile devices; integrating solutions to ensure they are applicable to multiple operating systems;
• developing user interface solutions; conducting testing to ensure solution is functional; communicating project status and roadblocks to team members and stakeholders;
• determining solutions to issues; enhancing design to prevent reoccurrence of defects across multiple devices; ensuring on-time delivery;

and collaborating with project managers to provide guidance on project implementation plan.

• Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business plans and priorities;
• removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance;

accordingly, developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning.

• Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training; mentoring; assigning duties;
• building a team-based work environment; establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations;

providing recognition and rewards; coaching for success and improvement; and ensuring diversity awareness.

Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction toothers in their use and application;

ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy.

• Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives;
• consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost effectiveness;
• and participating in and supporting community outreach events.

What you'll bring :

Minimum Qualifications :

• BS / MS in Computer Science or related field
• 12+ years of iOS / Android platform experience
• 5+ years of programming experience in Swift / Kotlin
• Deep understanding of Spatial Computing experiences and paradigms.
• 3+ years of experience in using Apple’s ARKit, Realitykit, Vision framewortks
• Experience in building Augmented Reality applications using Apple’s RealityKit and ARKit
• Experience with Unity or other AR SDK’s
• Deep understanding of various aspects of Mobile App Development
• Strong Linear Algebra, 3D Math, Animation skills
• 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
• Willingness and Eager to venture into and learn new technologies as required.

Preferred Additional Skills :

• Experience with Mixed Reality / Virtual Reality (Apple Vision Pro, Holo Lens, Gear, Occulus, Vive, Rift..)
• Experience with popular rendering engines such as Filament, threejs
• Experience in using 3D Modelling tools such as Maya, Blender
• Experience in Game Design, 3D modelling, 3D Computer Graphics 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. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech.

We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption.

People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. 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.

Flexible, hybrid work :

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.

This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.

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

At Walmart, 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 (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.

Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

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 .

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 .

The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00-$286,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Option 1 : Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 4 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Option 2 : 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Master’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, 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.

Primary Location...

640 W California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4828, United States of America