Senior Software Engineer

Walmart

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Dallas, TX
Salary
$90,000–$180,000 / yr
Posted
152 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $169k
This role $135k
$73k most similar roles pay here $251k

This role pays less than 91% of similar roles. Most pay $149,500–$188,277 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $135k versus about $169k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 184 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$234,000 across 180 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer

Senior, Software Engineer The Senior, Software Engineer joins the New Product Introduction team to develop new TV models by leveraging expertise in video, audio, and graphics pipelines. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining core operating systems with a focus on low-level, high-performance code for hardware-software interaction, memory management, and drivers. Key responsibilities include collaborating on Board Support Packages, device bring-up, firmware development, and participating in architecture discussions to design features for embedded devices. The candidate will troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis. Required technical skills include proficiency in C, C++11/14/17/20, Shell-Scripts, Git, and bug tracking tools. The role requires deep knowledge of Linux kernel internals, device driver models, and debugging tools like gdb, valgrind, and perf. Experience with ARM or x86 architectures and AI/Machine Learning workflows is also required to solve complex hardware integration challenges.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Texas?

Median $186925 from 189 postings across 40 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain core operating systems using low-level code for hardware-software interaction.
  • Develop Board Support Packages (BSPs), device bring-up, and firmware for new TV models.
  • Participate in architecture discussions and planning for embedded device features.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and lead root-cause analysis to implement long-term fixes.
  • Write high-performance code using C and modern C++ standards.
  • Manage memory, device drivers, and Linux kernel internals.
  • Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 3 years of experience in software engineering with a degree, or 5 years of experience without a degree.
  • 7+ years of professional software development experience including hands-on embedded C and C++ development.
  • Proficiency in modern C++ standards including C++11, C++14, C++17, and C++20.
  • Deep knowledge of Linux kernel internals, memory management, device drivers, and Linux operating system architecture.
  • Expertise with Linux debugging and profiling tools such as gdb, valgrind, and perf.
  • Understanding of ARM or x86 processor architectures and low-level hardware interfaces.
  • Experience with AI/Machine Learning tools and architecting end-to-end Linux solutions.

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