This role pays more than
67%
of similar roles. Most pay
$175,500–$238,250
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$214k
versus about
$207k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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
333 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$117,000–$234,000
across 268 roles with salary data.
JOB TITLE: (USA) Staff, Software Engineer
As a Staff Software Engineer within the Walmart Fulfillment Services and Marketplace Engineering team, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities. You will drive the full software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, deployment, and monitoring, while building AI-driven applications and integrating ML components to support automation and multi-step reasoning. Your core responsibilities involve applying cloud-native architecture principles, conducting system design reviews, and mentoring engineers to promote engineering excellence. You must demonstrate proficiency in microservices, containers, API design, software prototyping, and CI/CD deployment. The role focuses on solving complex technical challenges in a high-scale environment by developing infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks that enhance system reliability, operational efficiency, and developer productivity through data-driven decision-making and innovative technical leadership.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 1006 postings across 72 companies.
Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap priorities.
Drive full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, deployment, and monitoring.
Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
Conduct system design reviews to validate feasibility and ensure alignment with architectural best practices.
Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components to support automation and multi-step reasoning.
Mentor engineers and influence technical decisions through documentation and knowledge sharing.
Translate complex business problems into actionable technical requirements and track success metrics.
Improve processes, tools, and products using innovation and data-driven decision making.
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.
Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation.
Strong proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping.
Experience driving full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
Demonstrated leadership in mentoring engineers and influencing technical decisions.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 2 years' experience (preferred).
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