Distinguished Software Engineer, Information Security, Post-Quantum Cryptography

Position Summary

Walmart is seeking an experienced and Distinguished Software Engineer, Information Security, Post-Quantum Cryptography to join our Cryptography team. As a key member, you will play a vital role in ensuring the security and integrity of Walmart's systems and applications.

What you'll do

• Provide technical design and architecture advice to internal teams on how to securely develop and build applications and supporting systems, with a specific focus on Post-Quantum Cryptography.
• Collaborate with Hardware Cryptographic vendors to ensure a comprehensive understanding of product lifecycle, product roadmap, new functionalities, and issues.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements and developments in Post-Quantum Cryptography and assess their potential impact on our systems and applications.
• Design, implement, and maintain cryptographic solutions that align with industry best practices and standards.
• Conduct thorough analysis and evaluation of key exchange protocols and message authentication codes, and provide practical implementation recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate modern security protocols (TLS, SSH, etc.) into our systems and applications.
• Communicate complex cryptographic concepts effectively to various stakeholders, including technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

To succeed as a Distinguished Software Engineer, Information Security, Post-Quantum Cryptography, candidates should possess:

• Strong understanding of key exchange protocols and message authentication codes, along with practical implementation experience.
• Familiarity with modern security protocols such as TLS and SSH.
• Deep knowledge of Post-Quantum Cryptography and its implications on system security and encryption.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex cryptographic concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CompTIA Security+, etc.) are a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
• Option 2: 8 years’ experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Security+, GISF, CISSP, CCSP, or GSEC.
• Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity or related area and 4 years’ experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects.
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices, including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies.

Benefits at Walmart

Walmart offers competitive pay, performance-based bonus awards, and comprehensive benefits. Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage. Financial benefits encompass a 401(k), stock purchase program, and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off includes PTO (sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and a Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live Better U).

Salary Range

The annual salary range for this position varies by location:

• Bentonville, Arkansas: $130,000.00 - $260,000.00
• Herndon, Virginia: $156,000.00 - $312,000.00

Additional compensation may include annual or quarterly performance bonuses and stock options for certain positions.

Key skills/competency

• Post-Quantum Cryptography
• Information Security
• Cryptographic Solutions
• Key Exchange Protocols
• Message Authentication Codes
• TLS/SSH Protocols
• Technical Architecture
• Cybersecurity Projects
• Vendor Collaboration
• Problem-Solving