Software Engineer III (Backend Java/Rust)

Walmart

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$117,000–$234,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $162k
This role $176k
$103k most similar roles pay here $248k

This role pays more than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $136,491–$188,125 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $176k versus about $162k 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 189 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$220,000 across 181 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Software Engineer III (Backend Java/Rust)

As a Software Engineer III on Walmart’s Item Orchestrator team in Sunnyvale, CA, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop scalable software solutions for high-performance systems handling millions of queries per second. Your responsibilities include troubleshooting complex issues, performing root cause analysis, and ensuring rigorous testing through continuous integration practices. You will lead small engineering groups by providing technical guidance and documentation while participating in CI/CD processes to automate tasks and improve efficiency. The team uses Java, Rust, Kafka, Cassandra, and Kubernetes to build resilient, efficient features aligned with Walmart’s platform objectives. Ideal candidates have expertise in object-oriented programming, API development, and experience with high-throughput microservices, along with a strong background in debugging, testing, and CI/CD practices.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop scalable software solutions following coding standards.
  • Troubleshoot complex production issues through root cause analysis.
  • Lead small engineering groups by providing technical guidance and documentation.
  • Implement continuous integration practices to improve development efficiency.
  • Monitor application performance and enhance with telemetry features.

What we're looking for

  • Proven expertise in object-oriented programming and software design principles.
  • Extensive experience with Java, RxJava, Spring Boot, Kafka, and Cassandra.
  • Strong technical skills in platform design, API development, and component services.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex production issues and conduct root cause analysis.
  • Proficiency in continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices and automation scripting.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable technical solutions.
  • Knowledge of emerging technologies such as generative artificial intelligence.

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