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This role pays less than
54%
of similar roles. Most pay
$149,500–$213,250
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$176k
versus about
$181k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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
724 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$117,000–$234,000
across 593 roles with salary data.
The Senior, Software Engineer (Backend) joins a team collaborating with stores and eCommerce to enhance customer experiences across online and in-store platforms. This role involves leading the delivery of scoped features and software components, ensuring alignment with platform objectives. You will design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality, scalable software solutions while integrating AI/ML capabilities and generative AI tools. Day-to-day responsibilities include writing clean code, participating in solution design, conducting code reviews, and mentoring peers. You will utilize a technical stack including Java, TypeScript, Python, Rust, and GraphQL. The work focuses on solving complex problems within merchant tools, data science, search, and personalization. You will translate business needs into technical requirements to support diverse product ranges from groceries to sporting goods.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214500 from 1223 postings across 78 companies.
Own the delivery of scoped features and models through collaborative engineering teams.
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code across multiple languages including Java, TypeScript, and Python.
Integrate AI/ML components and leverage generative AI tools to enhance software capabilities.
Manage the full software development lifecycle including CI/CD and automated testing.
Participate in solution design and conduct code reviews to ensure scalable and secure systems.
Translate business needs into technical requirements and measurable outcomes with stakeholders.
Monitor application performance and support defect resolution to ensure high-quality software delivery.
Mentor peers and promote continuous improvement and innovation within engineering teams.
What we're looking for
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.
Proficiency in languages such as Java, TypeScript, Python, Rust, and GraphQL.
Expertise in object-oriented programming, code review, debugging, and documentation-based coding practices.
Demonstrated skills in AI/ML integration and leveraging generative AI tools to enhance development efficiency.
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 (preferred).
Knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies (preferred).
Java
Rust
TypeScript
GraphQL
AI
ML
Generative AI
Full Stack Development
CI/CD
Automated Testing
API Development
Database Development
UI Frameworks
Test Frameworks
Software Development Lifecycle
Debugging
Code Review
Python
JavaScript
TypeScript
Java
Rust
AI
Machine Learning
Generative AI
API Development
CI/CD
Automated Testing
System Architecture
Object-Oriented Programming
Monitoring
WCAG) 2.2 AA
Java
AI
ML
Generative AI
CI/CD
Automated Testing
Software Development Lifecycle
Object-Oriented Programming
Observability
Technical Design
Debugging
Code Review
WCAG) 2.2 AA