Principal, Software Engineer, Front End

Walmart

Actively hiring
(Usa) Crossman Respect Building Ca Sunnyvale Home Office, US Posted 59 days ago $143,000$286,000 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Senior Frontend Engineer at Walmart, you will guide and mentor a team of engineers, conducting code reviews and leading design discussions to ensure adherence to engineering best practices. You will architect complex software systems, focusing on performance, security, and scalability while producing high-quality software with unit testing and continuous integration. Ideal candidates have over 12 years of experience in building frontend websites and sharable widgets using JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular. Proficiency in API integration, Node.js, GraphQL, and familiarity with public cloud technologies such as Azure or Google Cloud Platform are essential. You should also possess extensive experience in delivering software products to a large user base and excel at decision-making in complex environments, incorporating risk analysis methodologies and adhering to coding standards and guidelines.

Skills

JavaScript TypeScript React Vue Angular Node.js GraphQL Azure Google Cloud Platform React Router Redux API integration CI/CD Microsoft Azure Selenium Telemetry SDLC Secure SDLC frameworks

What you'll do

  • Guide and mentor a team of engineers through code reviews and design discussions.
  • Act as the technical authority for complex software systems architecture.
  • Ensure performance, security, and scalability in all software solutions developed.
  • Produce high-quality software with a focus on unit testing and continuous integration.
  • Integrate APIs and develop using Node.js and GraphQL frameworks.

What we're looking for

  • 12+ years of software development experience with a focus on frontend technologies.
  • Expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and proficiency in React, Vue, Angular frameworks.
  • Strong background in API integration, Node.js, GraphQL, and public cloud platforms like Azure or GCP.
  • Extensive experience in designing, developing, and delivering large-scale software products.
  • Excellent decision-making skills for balancing conflicting interests in complex environments.
  • Proficiency in coding standards, CI/CD pipelines, and secure software development lifecycle practices.

Market check

Salary context

This $143,000–$286,000 range sits above 84% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$137,400$234,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$165,000$214,500

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Walmart

Walmart Inc. is the world''s largest retailer by revenue, operating a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, as well as a growing e-commerce presence through Walmart.com. Industry: General Merchandise & Grocery Retail

Walmart currently has 495 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$234,000 across 487 roles with salary data.

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