We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Back End) to join our Catalog Engineering team at Walmart, where you will design and develop highly scalable backend services using Java and other cutting-edge technologies like Solr, Kafka, and Mem Cache. Your role involves solving complex software systems problems, enhancing the Walmart Catalog and Partner experience solutions, and staying updated with GenAI trends to contribute innovative improvements to our platform. You will lead by example, implement AI-driven testing frameworks, optimize system performance, and design data pipelines to streamline processing and analysis for millions of customers. This position requires a Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field along with 3 years of experience in software engineering.
Design and develop highly scalable backend services for Walmart's Catalog platform.
Solve complex software systems problems using state-of-the-art technology.
Enhance the experience solutions for Walmart Catalog and Partner users.
Stay updated with GenAI trends to contribute to innovative Catalog platform improvements.
Implement AI-driven testing frameworks to ensure robust system validation.
What we're looking for
Experience with Java and building scalable backend systems.
Proficiency in Solr, Kafka, Mem Cache, and related technologies.
Knowledge of AI tools for code analysis, testing frameworks, and performance monitoring.
Ability to design data pipelines using AI-driven methods.
Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and 3 years of software engineering experience.
Market check
Salary context
This
$143,000–$286,000
range sits above
83%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$131,650–$234,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$159,480–$214,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
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
495 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$117,000–$234,000
across 487 roles with salary data.