Staff Software Engineer

Walmart

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bellevue, WASunnyvale, CA
Salary
$132,000–$264,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
16 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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This role pays less than 65% of similar roles. Most pay $173,137–$214,500 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $198k 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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TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer

The (USA) Staff, Software Engineer joins a team delivering advanced platform capabilities, focusing on scalable infrastructure and AI-enhanced applications for millions of users. This role involves leading the full software development lifecycle to build infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks. You will apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure resilient, agile systems while conducting system design reviews and mentoring engineers to promote technical excellence. Day-to-day responsibilities include coding, testing, deployment, and monitoring, as well as integrating ML components into AI-driven applications. The position requires proficiency in Python, Java, and TypeScript, along with expertise in microservices, containers, automation, and API design. You will solve complex business needs by transforming requirements into technical solutions, ensuring high-quality, maintainable software that supports real-time data processing and system reliability.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?

Median $208250 from 403 postings across 40 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones.
  • Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
  • Lead full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
  • Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility and ensure alignment with architectural best practices.
  • Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components using multiple programming languages.
  • Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence through documentation and knowledge sharing.
  • 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 (preferred).
  • Proven experience in software development and full lifecycle ownership, including coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
  • Strong expertise in cloud-native architecture principles such as microservices, containers, and automation.
  • Proficiency in API design, software prototyping, and applying software design patterns for scalable and maintainable solutions.
  • Skilled in data-driven decision making and integrating AI/ML components using languages like Python, Java, and TypeScript.
  • Knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies (preferred).

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