About the Team
Join our innovative team that's redefining the smart TV experience! Walmart- Vizio
We're building a groundbreaking new platform from the ground up, with a direct and significant impact on millions of users. You'll play a crucial role in developing and maintaining the core operating system, contributing directly to a product with massive customer reach and impact.
We are seeking a highly technically skilled and experienced Staff Software Engineer with a passion for embedded systems and a deep understanding of Smart TV applications to join our team.
You will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge software for the next generation of Vizio Smart TVs.
What you'll do
Team Leadership and Management:Lead and mentor a team of software development engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.Provide technical guidance and support to team members, ensuring high-quality code and adherence to best practices.Manage team performance, conduct performance reviews, and identify training and development opportunities.Project Management:Plan, organize, and manage complex software development projects from inception to completion, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.Develop detailed project plans, manage resources, and track progress, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and operations, to ensure seamless integration and deployment of software applications.Technical Expertise:Possess a strong understanding of video streaming technologies, including adaptive bitrate streaming, video ad insertion (CSAI/SSAI), and content delivery networks (CDNs).Provide technical expertise and guidance in the design, development, and implementation of video applications for various platforms, including TVs, set-top boxes, and consumer electronics.Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in video streaming and ad insertion.Application Development:Oversee the development of video applications for various platforms, including TV, set-top boxes, consumer electronics, and SVOD/TVOD services.Ensure the development of high-quality, user-friendly, and performant applications, adhering to UI/UX guidelines and best practices.Manage the development process for CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous integration and delivery of software updates and new features.Business Intelligence & Analytics:Utilize BI analytics to monitor and evaluate the performance of video applications, identify areas for improvement, and drive data-driven decision-making.Develop and implement metrics to track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to application performance, ad insertion effectiveness, and user engagement.Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership, informing strategic planning and development efforts.What you'll bring
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.10+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on video technologies.5+ years of experience in managing software development teams and projects.Strong understanding of video streaming protocols (e.g., HLS, DASH), video codecs (e.g., H.264, H.265), and adaptive bitrate streaming techniques.Experience with video ad insertion technologies, including CSAI and SSAI.Proficiency in software development methodologies, including Agile and DevOps.Experience with cloud-based platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Desired Skills
Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.Experience with application development for various platforms, including TVs, set-top boxes, and consumer electronics.Experience with BI analytics tools and techniques.Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.Experience with UI/UX design framework and development principles.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 with primary in office presence coupled with an optimal mix of virtual presence. We use our campuses to collaborate and be together in person, as business needs require and for development and networking opportunities. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team, 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 a host of best-in-class benefits maternity and parental leave, PTO, health benefits, and much more.
Belonging
We aim to create a culture where every associate feels valued for who they are, rooted in respect for the individual. Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging, to create opportunities for all our associates, customers and suppliers, and to be a Walmart for everyone.
At Walmart, our vision is "everyone included." By fostering a workplace culture where everyone is—and feels—included, everyone wins. Our associates and customers reflect the makeup of all 19 countries where we operate. By making Walmart a welcoming place where all people feel like they belong, we’re able to engage associates, strengthen our business, improve our ability to serve customers, and support the communities where we operate.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Walmart, Inc., is an Equal Opportunities 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 inclusive of all people.
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 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.Option 2: 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area. 2 years’ supervisory experience.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 3 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...G, 1, 3, 4, 5 Floor, Building 11, Sez, Cessna Business Park, Kadubeesanahalli Village, Varthur Hobli , India