Staff Software Engineer

Walmart

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $143,000–$286,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 50 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role pays more than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $173,137–$214,500 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $214k versus about $194k for comparable roles.

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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 719 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$234,000 across 592 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer

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The (USA) Staff, Software Engineer joins the Pre Purchase Experience Platform team, specifically the Tango team, to build and scale core data infrastructure. This role involves driving the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance of scalable platform capabilities. You will build AI-driven applications, integrate ML frameworks, and develop infrastructure and tooling aligned with strategic roadmaps. Key responsibilities include conducting system design reviews, mentoring engineers, and influencing architectural decisions to ensure secure, maintainable solutions. The position requires expertise in cloud-native architecture, microservices, containers, and automation. You will utilize programming languages such as Python, Java, and JavaScript to solve complex problems related to data reliability, service modernization, and providing reliable access to shelving and taxonomy data within a retail environment.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214500 from 1206 postings across 79 companies.

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Skills

Python Java JavaScript Cloud-native Architecture Microservices Containers CI/CD AI/ML Platform Engineering System Design Software Development Lifecycle Data Infrastructure Debugging WCAG) 2.2 AA

What you'll do

Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones.
Drive the full software development lifecycle including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility and ensure alignment with architectural standards.
Build AI-driven applications by integrating ML components and automation features using multiple programming languages.
Mentor engineers and influence technical decisions to promote engineering excellence and long-term sustainability.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and track success metrics using data-driven practices.

What we're looking for

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 4 years’ experience in software engineering.
Option 2: 6 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 2 years' experience in software engineering (preferred).
Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to build scalable and resilient systems.
Strong software development skills across the full lifecycle, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
Experience in platform engineering, infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML integration using languages such as Python, Java, and JavaScript.
Ability to conduct system design reviews and apply software design patterns ensuring secure, maintainable, and modular solutions.
Demonstrated leadership in mentoring engineers and influencing architectural decisions for long-term sustainability.

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