Position Summary...
About the Team:
Vizio pioneered streaming to the TV and continues to innovate and lead the industry. While we are well-positioned to help shape the future of television and streaming media, continued success stems from experienced software engineers like you developing core features for the Vizio platform.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Software Engineer III for our TV platforms, specializing in native application development to help develop and maintain Vizio's core operating environment. The Software Engineer III will be contributing extensively to our embedded UI/UX development, algorithm implementation for complex features to make it more user intuitive and underlying architecture. You will be working closely with product management to understand new features or extending current features for market needs, development using modern & native java script language and integration of third-party apps. You will also be engaged in developing tools which can help larger development community within Vizio.
A proven track record of shipping high-quality software on embedded platforms is essential. This is a great role for a senior professional who enjoys a high level of visibility and thrives on great business impact. The features and performance improvements you implement directly impact millions of users every day. This is a great role for an experienced professional who has innovative ideas for complex problems and can translate these ideas into ultra-reliable software. We are a close-knit team, focusing on challenging problems that make a difference in our business. We pride ourselves on working in a collaborative environment, and to do so we are in our Dallas, TX office 5 days a week.
What you'll do...
Build and own RESTful backend services and APIs supporting video upload workflows, catalog ingestion, client-server integration for catalog APIs, and console applications.
Design and implement data models and persistence layers using relational or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB).
Develop workflow engines for approvals, user permissions, and asset tracking within the console.
Integrate with third-party catalog providers - consume external APIs, transform data, and store in internal systems.
Implement caching and performance optimizations (Redis or similar) to reduce upstream latency and improve response times.
Instrument services for logging, monitoring, and alerting to ensure high availability and observability.
Collaborate closely with front-end engineers to define APIs and deliver seamless end-to[1]end workflows.
Build rich, responsive web interfaces for internal tools using Angular or React, focusing on modular, reusable component architecture.
Develop and maintain front-end integrations that interact seamlessly with backend REST APIs and caching layers.
Implement state management, routing, and databinding for scalable single-page applications (SPAs).
Work with design systems or internal UI frameworks to ensure consistency, accessibility, and performance across experiences.
Optimize rendering performance and page load times, using profiling tools and best practices.
Participate in end-to-end debugging - from browser issues to API calls - ensuring smooth integration between front-end and backend services.
Contribute to unit and integration testing (Jest, Jasmine, Karma, Cypress, etc.) and ensure quality through CI/CD pipelines.
Participate in design and code reviews, ensuring best practices in scalability, error handling, and secure coding.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins/Azure DevOps).
Demonstrate strong ownership - from requirement clarification through design, implementation, testing, and release.
What You'll Bring
Minimum of 3+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong emphasis on backend systems and exposure to full-stack development.
Deep expertise in backend technologies such as Python or .NET Core (C#), building scalable microservices and distributed systems.
Solid understanding of RESTful API design, versioning, and robust error handling. - Strong knowledge of SQL and/or NoSQL databases, including schema design and query optimization.
Familiarity with caching strategies (Redis, Memcached) and asynchronous data processing.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for deployment, storage, and monitoring.
Understanding of authentication and authorization standards like OAuth2 and JWT.
Proven ability to debug, optimize, and improve backend performance for high-traffic applications.
Front-end proficiency with Angular (v10+) or React (hooks-based), including TypeScript, RxJS, or Redux.
Strong grasp of HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript, plus experience with build tools (Webpack, npm, Vite).
Experience integrating REST or GraphQL APIs and managing asynchronous data flows.
Knowledge of responsive design, accessibility standards, and cross-browser compatibility.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset for working across teams.
Passion for building reliable, scalable services that enhance customer experience in the streaming/video domain. Nice-to-Have
Preferred 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong emphasis on full-stack development
Exposure to media or content delivery systems and video on Demand platforms
Experience integrating upload workflows, metadata validation, or asset management systems.
Familiarity with front-end best practices - state management, responsive design, and performance optimization.
Experience developing internal developer tools or consoles with user/workflow management
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 https://one.walmart.com/notices . 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 One.Walmart (https://one.walmart.com/) .
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years' experience in software engineering or related area.Option 2: 5 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 1 year's 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.
Masters: Computer Science
Primary Location...
14901 Quorum Dr, Dallas, TX 75254-7521, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
