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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$234k
versus about
$178k
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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
991 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$117,000–$220,000
across 540 roles with salary data.
The (USA) Distinguished, Software Engineer joins the Marketplace Platform team to lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered systems. This role involves owning the architectural integrity of assigned services, driving technical strategy, and overseeing full software development lifecycles. You will build intelligent automation solutions, manage the Marketplace API gateway, and perform iterative development, debugging, and continuous delivery. Key responsibilities include mentoring engineers, conducting code reviews, and resolving architectural bottlenecks to improve system performance. The position requires proficiency in Java, ReactJS, and integrating generative artificial intelligence. You will work within a domain focused on enhancing Seller and Channel Partner Portal experiences while maintaining high standards for reliability, observability, and security through DevOps and CI/CD practices to support evolving business needs.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?
Median $202800 from 381 postings across 36 companies.
Lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI-powered software systems.
Own the execution and architectural integrity of assigned services to meet enterprise standards.
Drive operational excellence through code reviews, incident analysis, and performance monitoring.
Champion DevOps and CI/CD practices to maintain resilient and observable services.
Mentor engineers across teams on high standards for design, testing, and delivery.
Identify and resolve architectural bottlenecks to improve system scalability and developer experience.
Deliver business-aligned technical solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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 6 years of software engineering experience.
Obtain 8 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
Demonstrate proven expertise in designing and building scalable, cloud-native software systems with AI integration.
Exhibit strong technical leadership skills, including architectural decision-making and system-level execution.
Experience driving operational excellence through DevOps, CI/CD, and incident management.
Ability to mentor engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning and high standards.
Proficiency in identifying and resolving architectural bottlenecks to improve system performance.
Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area and 4 years of software engineering experience (preferred).