Software Engineer III

Walmart

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$117,000–$234,000 / yr
Posted
72 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $150k
This role $176k
$93k most similar roles pay here $249k

This role pays more than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $128,250–$171,450 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $176k versus about $150k for comparable roles.

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 184 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$234,000 across 180 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer III

As a Software Engineer III, you will join the team to design, build, and scale high-impact systems across backend services, automation frameworks, and GenAI-powered engineering tools. You will develop AI-powered agents and workflows using modern GenAI frameworks and APIs to improve defect detection and operational efficiency. Your daily responsibilities include developing REST APIs, building automation pipelines for web and native mobile platforms, and managing quality governance through root-cause analysis and performance monitoring. The role requires proficiency in Node.js, JavaScript, Python, and tools such as Appium, TestCafe, XCUI Test, or Espresso within CI/CD environments. You will solve complex technical problems involving distributed systems to enhance engineering productivity across global eCommerce and Store ecosystems. This position focuses on creating scalable backend infrastructure and automated testing suites for large-scale retail applications while ensuring high availability and security standards.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Build and integrate AI-powered agents and workflows using modern GenAI frameworks and APIs.
  • Develop high-scale backend services, REST APIs, and automation pipelines to improve engineering efficiency.
  • Create end-to-end automation frameworks for backend, web, and native mobile platforms.
  • Write and automate test plans, regression suites, and performance tests for large-scale applications.
  • Integrate telemetry, monitoring, and CI/CD best practices into backend systems.
  • Perform root-cause analysis, defect management, and troubleshooting of automation failures.
  • Monitor system health, logs, and performance to ensure security and operational standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes, tools, and automated pipelines.

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
  • Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in backend engineering, automation, or quality engineering.
  • Candidates must have strong experience with Node.js, JavaScript, Python, or similar languages.
  • Candidates must have hands-on experience with REST APIs, distributed systems, and backend automation.
  • Candidates must have experience with mobile/web automation frameworks such as Appium, TestCafe, XCUI Test, or Espresso.
  • Candidates must have experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and modern DevOps tooling.
  • Candidates must possess strong skills in system integration, debugging, and performance optimization.
  • Candidates should have experience building GenAI-powered applications, agents, or workflows.

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