Staff Software Engineer

Walmart

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $143,000–$286,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 68 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role pays more than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $176,200–$230,425 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $214k versus about $203k for comparable roles.

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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 825 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $121,000–$242,000 across 473 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer

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The Staff, Software Engineer joins the Walmart Fulfillment Services team to lead the development of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. This role involves driving the full software development lifecycle, applying cloud-native architecture principles, and conducting system design reviews to ensure technical excellence. You will build AI-driven applications with intelligent automation features while mentoring engineers and collaborating across functions to solve complex supply chain problems like inbound inventory simplification and personalized forecasting. The position requires proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and C++, along with expertise in microservices, containers, automation, API design, and CI/CD deployment. You will use data-driven practices to optimize development outcomes and enhance engineering productivity within a high-performance environment focused on scalable, resilient, and agile systems.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214500 from 1193 postings across 76 companies.

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Skills

Python JavaScript C++ Cloud-native Architecture Microservices Containers CI/CD ML Frameworks AI API Design Software Design Patterns Observability System Design Software Development Lifecycle Testing Monitoring

What you'll do

Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones.
Drive the full software development lifecycle including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
Lead system design reviews to validate feasibility and ensure alignment with architectural best practices.
Build AI-driven applications by integrating ML components and intelligent automation features.
Mentor engineers and influence technical decisions to promote engineering excellence.
Engage stakeholders to define technical requirements and use data-driven practices to optimize outcomes.

What we're looking for

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 4 years’ experience in software engineering.
Option 2: 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
8+ years of software engineering experience.
Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation.
Proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping.
Experience leading full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
Ability to integrate AI/ML components and develop intelligent automation features using Python, JavaScript, and C++.
Demonstrated skills in technical leadership, mentorship, and fostering continuous learning.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 2 years' experience (preferred).
Knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies (preferred).

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