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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$117,000–$234,000
across 592 roles with salary data.
The (USA) Staff, Software Engineer joins the team advancing digital fulfillment to lead the development of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. This role involves driving the full software development lifecycle, from coding and testing to deployment and maintenance, while applying cloud-native architecture principles to ensure resilient systems. You will build AI-driven applications, integrate machine learning components, and conduct system design reviews to validate quality. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Java, Python, and Kafka, along with expertise in microservices, containers, automation, and API design. You will mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and translate complex problems into actionable requirements. The work focuses on enhancing system scalability, technical quality, and developer productivity through iterative development and data-driven innovation.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214500 from 1206 postings across 79 companies.
Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and machine learning frameworks.
Lead full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build scalable and resilient systems.
Conduct system design reviews to validate quality and architectural standards.
Build AI-driven applications and integrate machine learning components to enhance automation.
Mentor engineers and influence technical decisions to promote engineering best practices.
Translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements with stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement through data-driven practices and innovation.
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 4 years of experience.
Or, possess 6 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 2 years of experience (preferred).
Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation.
Strong proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and platform development.
Experience leading full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
Ability to integrate AI/ML components and develop intelligent automation using Java, Python, and Kafka.
Knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies (preferred).
Cloud-Native Architecture
AI
ML
Microservices
Containers
CI/CD
API Design
Software Design Patterns
Data Processing
System Design
Software Development Lifecycle
Automation
WCAG) 2.2 AA
Cloud-native Architecture
AI
ML
Microservices
Containers
CI/CD
API Design
Software Security
Observability
Software Development Lifecycle
Software Prototyping
WCAG) 2.2 AA
Cloud-native Architecture
Microservices
Containers
CI/CD
API Design
ML Frameworks
AI
DevOps
Observability
Software Design Patterns
System Design
Software Development Lifecycle
Data-driven Decision Making
WCAG) 2.2 AA