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This role pays more than
59%
of similar roles. Most pay
$146,237–$214,500
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$195k
versus about
$180k
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
719 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$117,000–$234,000
across 592 roles with salary data.
The (USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer will join the Walmart Data Ventures team to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable software solutions. This role involves analyzing requirements, scoping features for minimum viable products, and designing modular software architectures for distributed systems. You will develop maintainable code, lead testing strategies, and oversee continuous integration and deployment processes while performing root cause analysis to enhance product stability. The position requires proficiency in JavaScript, Python, and C, along with expertise in cloud-native architecture, telemetry, and defect management. You will solve complex technical problems by ensuring reliability, performance, and security across product portfolios. The work focuses on providing actionable, customer-centric insights through advanced data capabilities and high-quality software engineering practices within a data-driven product environment.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214500 from 1206 postings across 79 companies.
Analyze and scope requirements to align software solutions with business objectives and prioritize features.
Design scalable, modular software architectures for distributed systems ensuring reliability, performance, and security.
Develop maintainable, testable code that adheres to established coding standards and optimizes application usability.
Lead testing strategies by developing and executing test cases to ensure comprehensive coverage and defect resolution.
Oversee continuous integration and deployment processes while monitoring overall program health.
Conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects to enhance product stability.
Guide teams on technical decisions and best practices to foster innovation and technical excellence.
What we're looking for
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 6 years’ experience in software engineering.
Option 2: 8 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 4 years' experience in software engineering (preferred).
Extensive experience in software architecture, distributed systems, and scalable design patterns.
Proficiency in coding languages such as JavaScript, Python, and C.
Strong knowledge of cloud-native architecture and operational due diligence.
Expertise in requirement analysis, including functional and non-functional requirements, scoping, and estimation.
Knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies (preferred).