Senior, Software Engineer – Prompt Engineer

World's leading retailer innovating in tech, focusing on AI and retail solutions.
$117,000 - $234,000
Machine Learning
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
3+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Retail

Description For Senior, Software Engineer – Prompt Engineer

Walmart's Cortex Team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Prompt Engineering to join their core A.I. conversational platform team. This role is crucial in developing and maintaining Walmart's vision of delivering world-class personal assistants to customers through various interaction modes. The position focuses on designing, evaluating, and evolving prompt engineering capabilities for various applications, including text generation, question answering, and data classification.

The role requires expertise in working with multiple AI models (GPT, Llama, Gemini) and involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure prompt compliance and safety. You'll be working on mission-critical applications that impact millions of customers daily, requiring both technical expertise and strategic thinking.

As part of Walmart Global Tech, you'll be working in an environment where your code can improve life for hundreds of millions of people. The position offers competitive compensation ($117,000-$234,000 annually), comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technology at scale.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical skills in Python and databases with an understanding of machine learning concepts and prompt engineering principles. This role offers the chance to shape the future of retail technology while working with a team that values innovation, scalability, and user experience.

Located in Sunnyvale, CA, this position offers the perfect blend of Silicon Valley innovation and the resources of a global retail leader. Join a team that's at the forefront of retail disruption and help build the next generation of AI-powered customer experiences.

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Responsibilities For Senior, Software Engineer – Prompt Engineer

  • Developing, testing and refining prompts for various applications
  • Develop and maintain regression test suites
  • Analyze and iterate on prompts based on performance metrics
  • Collaborate with legal, product and data science teams
  • Navigate prompt characteristics of multiple model architectures
  • Assess safety exposure and strengthen compliance characteristics
  • Research and education on AI field and emerging properties of large models

Requirements For Senior, Software Engineer – Prompt Engineer

Python
MySQL
PostgreSQL
  • Strong command of Python programming fundamentals
  • Solid data skills and computer-science fundamentals
  • Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MS SQL)
  • Deep hands-on technical expertise in development
  • Good data-processing and testing fundamentals
  • Bachelor's degree or certification in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
  • 3 years experience in software engineering

Benefits For Senior, Software Engineer – Prompt Engineer

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Multiple health plans including vision & dental
  • 401(k)
  • Stock purchase plans
  • Life insurance
  • Education assistance
  • Parental leave
  • Military service pay
  • Paid Time off
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability

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