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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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $151k
This role $176k
$94k most similar roles pay here $249k

This role pays more than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $131,250–$171,450 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $176k versus about $151k 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 maintaining end-to-end testing suites for large-scale eCommerce applications. The role requires proficiency in Node.js, JavaScript, Python, and tools such as Appium, TestCafe, XCUI Test, and Espresso. You will also manage CI/CD pipelines, monitor system health through telemetry, and perform root-cause analysis. This position focuses on solving complex technical problems within the eCommerce and Store ecosystems to enhance engineering productivity and ensure high-scale backend performance and security.

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, cases, and regression suites for large-scale eCommerce applications.
  • Integrate telemetry, monitoring, and CI/CD best practices into backend services.
  • Perform root-cause analysis, defect management, and performance optimization across systems.
  • Monitor application performance, logs, and system health to ensure operational excellence.
  • Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and automation pipelines.

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or 4 years of experience in software engineering.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in backend engineering, automation, or quality engineering is required.
  • Proficiency in Node.js, JavaScript, Python, or similar programming languages is required.
  • Experience with REST APIs, distributed systems, and backend automation is required.
  • Experience with mobile/web automation frameworks such as Appium, TestCafe, XCUI Test, or Espresso is required.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and modern DevOps tooling is required.
  • Strong understanding of system integration, debugging, and performance optimization is required.
  • A Master’s degree in computer science or a related field is preferred.

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