Staff Software Engineer

Walmart

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bentonville, ARSunnyvale, CA
Salary
$110,000–$220,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role pays less than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $174,587–$214,500 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $165k versus about $195k 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 724 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$234,000 across 593 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer

The (USA) Staff, Software Engineer joins a team operating at the intersection of software engineering, data, AI systems, and rapid experimentation. This role involves delivering scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks, while driving the full software development lifecycle from design to maintenance. You will build AI-driven applications, integrate ML components, and develop adaptive systems for agent orchestration and intelligent automation. Key responsibilities include leading system design reviews, mentoring engineers, and applying cloud-native architecture principles to ensure resilient, modular solutions. Required technical skills include JavaScript, React JSX, Redux-Saga, and React Native. You must demonstrate proficiency in microservices, containers, API design, CI/CD deployment, and observability to solve complex technical challenges within the growth technology space.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Arkansas?

Median $165000 from 155 postings across 3 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap priorities.
  • Drive full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
  • Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
  • Lead system design reviews to validate quality and alignment with architectural standards.
  • Build AI-driven applications by integrating ML components and automation features.
  • Mentor engineers and influence technical decisions to promote engineering excellence.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and track success metrics.
  • Improve processes, tools, and products through innovation and feedback integration.

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 (preferred).
  • Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation.
  • Strong proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping.
  • Experience with full software development lifecycle ownership, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
  • Skilled in JavaScript and frameworks such as React JSX, Redux-Saga, and React Native.
  • Knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies (preferred).

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