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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.
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
825 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$121,000–$242,000
across 473 roles with salary data.
As a Staff, Software Engineer on the International Transactions team, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities to support high-availability checkout experiences across global markets. You will manage the full software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, deployment, and monitoring, while building infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks. Your work involves applying cloud-native architecture principles, API design, and software design patterns to ensure system resilience and fraud protection. You will integrate AI/ML components and intelligent automation features using languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, or C++. Key responsibilities include mentoring engineers, conducting system design reviews, and collaborating with stakeholders to translate complex business needs into maintainable solutions that ensure financial integrity and operational reliability for global transactions.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214500 from 1193 postings across 76 companies.
Lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, infrastructure, and ML frameworks.
Manage the full software development lifecycle including coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
Conduct 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.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and track success metrics.
What we're looking for
Obtain a Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area and 4 years of experience.
Or, have 6 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 2 years of experience (preferred).
Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to build scalable and resilient platforms.
Strong software development skills with experience in full lifecycle ownership, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
Proficiency in API design, software prototyping, and applying software design patterns to create secure, maintainable, and modular solutions.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical design reviews and mentor engineering teams to promote best practices and continuous improvement.
Experience integrating AI/ML components and developing intelligent automation using languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, or C++.
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
Python
Java
C++
JavaScript
AI
ML
Cloud-native Architecture
Microservices
Containers
CI/CD
Platform Engineering
Infrastructure Tooling
System Design
Software Design Patterns
Debugging
WCAG) 2.2 AA