Walmart
(USA) Staff, Software Engineer - AI-RAG Expert
Walmart, Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087
Position Summary
Walmart Global Tech is at the forefront of AI innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to redefine customer experiences. We are seeking a Staff, Software Engineer with deep expertise in Generative AI, Agentic AI, LLMs, and RAG frameworks to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI systems. This role involves architecting scalable solutions, integrating agentic frameworks, and mentoring engineering teams to push the boundaries of AI-driven innovation. What you'll do
1. AI Model Development ; Agentic Frameworks: Design, fine-tune, and deploy Generative AI models with a focus on RAG frameworks to enhance information retrieval and generation. Develop and optimize LLM-based agents for tasks like knowledge grounding, multi-step reasoning, and decision-making. Integrate external data sources (e.g., vector databases) with LLMs to build dynamic, context-aware systems. 2. Architecture ; Scalability: Assist in architecting scalable, distributed AI systems with a focus on performance, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery. Develop detailed design specifications, including modular, extensible, and functional components. Build MVPs to validate requirements and refine designs iteratively. 3. Collaboration ; Product Integration: Partner with architects to design AI for platform consumption. Partner with teams to integrate AI into platforms. Work cross-functionally to design solutions that address both functional and non-functional requirements. 4. Leadership ; Mentorship: Assist in establishing best practices for building and maintaining AI-driven systems. Act as a mentor, fostering technical growth within the team and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and innovation. What you'll bring
Overall 4+ years of experience in machine learning / software engineering, with 2+ years in Generative AI or LLMs. Strong experience with RAG frameworks, vector search technologies and knowledge grounding techniques. Expertise in Python, ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow), and libraries like Hugging Face Transformers. Proficiency in distributed computing, cloud platforms (GCP, Azure), and scalable architectures. Familiarity with disaster recovery principles and building resilient, fault-tolerant systems. Experience with multi-modal models (text, image, video) and advanced optimization techniques (e.g., quantization, distillation). Experience with Generative AI models (e.g., GPT, Gemini) and their fine-tuning. Contributions to open-source projects or publications in Generative AI, RAG, or agentic frameworks. Strong understanding of system design, non-functional requirements, and design patterns. About Walmart Global Tech
Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. Thats what we do at Walmart Global Tech. Were a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts and service professionals within the worlds 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. 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 unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions while being welcoming of all people. Location : 1345 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America
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Walmart Global Tech is at the forefront of AI innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to redefine customer experiences. We are seeking a Staff, Software Engineer with deep expertise in Generative AI, Agentic AI, LLMs, and RAG frameworks to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI systems. This role involves architecting scalable solutions, integrating agentic frameworks, and mentoring engineering teams to push the boundaries of AI-driven innovation. What you'll do
1. AI Model Development ; Agentic Frameworks: Design, fine-tune, and deploy Generative AI models with a focus on RAG frameworks to enhance information retrieval and generation. Develop and optimize LLM-based agents for tasks like knowledge grounding, multi-step reasoning, and decision-making. Integrate external data sources (e.g., vector databases) with LLMs to build dynamic, context-aware systems. 2. Architecture ; Scalability: Assist in architecting scalable, distributed AI systems with a focus on performance, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery. Develop detailed design specifications, including modular, extensible, and functional components. Build MVPs to validate requirements and refine designs iteratively. 3. Collaboration ; Product Integration: Partner with architects to design AI for platform consumption. Partner with teams to integrate AI into platforms. Work cross-functionally to design solutions that address both functional and non-functional requirements. 4. Leadership ; Mentorship: Assist in establishing best practices for building and maintaining AI-driven systems. Act as a mentor, fostering technical growth within the team and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and innovation. What you'll bring
Overall 4+ years of experience in machine learning / software engineering, with 2+ years in Generative AI or LLMs. Strong experience with RAG frameworks, vector search technologies and knowledge grounding techniques. Expertise in Python, ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow), and libraries like Hugging Face Transformers. Proficiency in distributed computing, cloud platforms (GCP, Azure), and scalable architectures. Familiarity with disaster recovery principles and building resilient, fault-tolerant systems. Experience with multi-modal models (text, image, video) and advanced optimization techniques (e.g., quantization, distillation). Experience with Generative AI models (e.g., GPT, Gemini) and their fine-tuning. Contributions to open-source projects or publications in Generative AI, RAG, or agentic frameworks. Strong understanding of system design, non-functional requirements, and design patterns. About Walmart Global Tech
Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. Thats what we do at Walmart Global Tech. Were a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts and service professionals within the worlds 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. 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 unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions while being welcoming of all people. Location : 1345 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America
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