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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$117,000–$234,000
across 268 roles with salary data.
The (USA) Staff, Software Engineer joins the Display Ad Serving team to deliver scalable programmatic advertising solutions across web and app platforms. This role involves leading software development and infrastructure initiatives, driving the full software development lifecycle, and applying cloud-native architecture principles to build resilient systems. You will build AI-driven applications, integrate ML frameworks, and develop APIs while mentoring engineers and conducting system design reviews. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Java, Python, JavaScript, and C++, along with expertise in microservices, containers, and automation. You will translate complex problems into actionable requirements to improve platform capabilities and automation. The work focuses on solving technical challenges in ad delivery, ensuring high-quality, maintainable services that support seamless programmatic advertising across various devices.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 1006 postings across 72 companies.
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.
Build AI-driven applications by integrating machine learning components and automation features.
Conduct system design reviews to validate quality and alignment with architectural standards.
Mentor engineers and influence technical decisions to promote engineering best practices.
Translate complex problems from stakeholders into actionable technical requirements.
Improve processes, tools, and products through data-driven decision making and innovation.
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 proficiency in Java and other programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, and C++ for AI/ML integration and software development.
Experience leading full software development lifecycle activities, including design reviews, CI/CD deployment, testing, and maintenance.
Demonstrated skills in mentoring engineers and influencing architectural decisions to ensure quality and sustainability.
Knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies (preferred).
Python
JavaScript
C++
Cloud-native Architecture
Microservices
Containers
CI/CD
AI
ML
API Design
Software Design Patterns
System Design
Debugging
WCAG) 2.2 AA
Cloud-native Architecture
Microservices
Containers
CI/CD
API Design
AI
Software Development Lifecycle
System Design
Observability
Monitoring
Data Science
WCAG
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
Cloud-native Architecture
Microservices
Containers
AI
ML
CI/CD
DevOps
API Design
Software Design Patterns
Observability
System Design
Software Development Lifecycle
WCAG) 2.2 AA