(USA) Staff, Software Engineer: Computer vision

$132,000 - $264,000/Yr

Walmart - Hoboken, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Hoboken, NJ

10,001+ employees

General Merchandise Retailers

About the position

As a Staff Software Engineer at Walmart, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the in-store customer experience for over 240 million shoppers. Your primary responsibility will be to lead the development of the Item Recognition Service, which involves data capture, model integration, and optimization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and implement solutions that leverage emerging technologies, ensuring a seamless integration of computer vision systems into real-world environments. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and a passion for solving complex problems in a retail setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives from requirements analysis and design to post-launch support.
• Navigate ambiguity and innovate to develop scalable solutions for next-generation retail.
• Provide expertise and guidance on all technical aspects of development, including requirements, design, and implementation.
• Drive operational excellence by implementing monitoring and alerting systems to maintain SLAs.
• Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Influence, coach, and mentor a distributed team of engineers.
• Architect robust, scalable software designs and own the technical strategy.
• Design and implement efficient, robust, and scalable systems for data curation and management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science and 8+ years of experience in software development, or a Master's degree/PhD in Engineering/Computer Science with relevant experience.
• Experience leading projects with industry-wide impact.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Python, C++, JavaScript/TypeScript).
• Demonstrated capability in data curation and management.
• Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex features and systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Significant experience in machine learning or computer vision.
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices and WCAG 2.2 AA standards.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with performance-based bonus awards.
• Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase plans, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off including PTO, parental leave, family care leave, and bereavement.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Company discounts and Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Education assistance for associates and dependents.