Walmart
Senior, Software Engineer - AR/VR/XR - Experiences
Walmart, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States,
Position SummaryThe Emerging Tech team is passionate about solving customer and associate problems with the emerging and latest 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. In this role you will be working on cutting-edge AR/VR/XR hardware and software stacks.
About Team:
Our team creates reusable technologies to help with customer acquisition, onboarding, and empowering merchants, while ensuring a seamless experience for both of these stakeholders. We also optimize tariffs and assortment in accordance with Walmart's Everyday Low Cost philosophy. We not only create affordability, but we also deliver customized experiences for customers across all channels - in-store, mobile app, and websites.
What you'll do:
Leads the discovery phase of medium to large Mobile Engineering projects by collaborating with cross-functional teams to determine project strategy; interpreting strategy into sustainable mobile solutions; and obtaining cross-functional approvals.
Troubleshoots business and production issues for mobile devices by gathering and evaluating information; 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; performing root cause analysis across multiple mobile devices to prevent future occurrence of issues; and completing online documentation.
Provides mobile engineering support to the business by responding to user questions, concerns, and issues; forecasting for future technologies; identifying short- and long-term solutions; facilitating resolution development; and leading cross-functional partnerships to implement resolutions.
Leads small 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 providing feedback for proposed solutions; and performing design and code reviews of changes.
Manages medium-to large-scale projects for Mobile Engineering by collaborating with cross-functional teams to review project requirements; translating requirements into mobile solutions for multiple operating systems; gathering requested information; writing and developing code 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 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.
Demonstrates up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; and building commitment for perspectives and rationales.
Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities.
Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans; using the Open Door Policy; and demonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices.
What you'll bring:
Minimum Qualifications:
BS/MS in Computer Science or related field
5+ years of iOS/Android platform experience
2+ years of programming experience in Swift and or Kotlin
1+ years of experience in using ARKit/ARCore and Core Vision/ML Kit
Deep understanding of various aspects of Mobile App Development
Experience in integrating with REST based backend services
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 eagerness to learn new technologies as required on the job.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Experience in building Augmented Reality (AR) applications using Unity or other AR SDKs
Experience with Mixed Reality/Virtual Reality (Apple Vision Pro, Holo Lens, Gear, Oculus, Vive, Rift)
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 TechImagine 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 experts 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: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.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
Primary Location:
640 W California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4828, United States of America
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About Team:
Our team creates reusable technologies to help with customer acquisition, onboarding, and empowering merchants, while ensuring a seamless experience for both of these stakeholders. We also optimize tariffs and assortment in accordance with Walmart's Everyday Low Cost philosophy. We not only create affordability, but we also deliver customized experiences for customers across all channels - in-store, mobile app, and websites.
What you'll do:
Leads the discovery phase of medium to large Mobile Engineering projects by collaborating with cross-functional teams to determine project strategy; interpreting strategy into sustainable mobile solutions; and obtaining cross-functional approvals.
Troubleshoots business and production issues for mobile devices by gathering and evaluating information; 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; performing root cause analysis across multiple mobile devices to prevent future occurrence of issues; and completing online documentation.
Provides mobile engineering support to the business by responding to user questions, concerns, and issues; forecasting for future technologies; identifying short- and long-term solutions; facilitating resolution development; and leading cross-functional partnerships to implement resolutions.
Leads small 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 providing feedback for proposed solutions; and performing design and code reviews of changes.
Manages medium-to large-scale projects for Mobile Engineering by collaborating with cross-functional teams to review project requirements; translating requirements into mobile solutions for multiple operating systems; gathering requested information; writing and developing code 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 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.
Demonstrates up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; and building commitment for perspectives and rationales.
Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities.
Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans; using the Open Door Policy; and demonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices.
What you'll bring:
Minimum Qualifications:
BS/MS in Computer Science or related field
5+ years of iOS/Android platform experience
2+ years of programming experience in Swift and or Kotlin
1+ years of experience in using ARKit/ARCore and Core Vision/ML Kit
Deep understanding of various aspects of Mobile App Development
Experience in integrating with REST based backend services
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 eagerness to learn new technologies as required on the job.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Experience in building Augmented Reality (AR) applications using Unity or other AR SDKs
Experience with Mixed Reality/Virtual Reality (Apple Vision Pro, Holo Lens, Gear, Oculus, Vive, Rift)
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 TechImagine 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 experts 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: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.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
Primary Location:
640 W California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4828, United States of America
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