Staff Software Engineer

Walmart

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CASan Bruno, CA
Salary
$143,000–$286,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
22 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role pays more than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $170,712–$214,500 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $214k versus about $193k 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 825 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $121,000–$242,000 across 473 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer

The (USA) Staff, Software Engineer joins the eCommerce Decision Science Platform & Engineering team to lead the design and development of scalable, production-grade frontend applications and AI-powered user experiences. You will build intuitive interfaces for analytics, experimentation, GenAI applications, and AI agents while establishing engineering standards for performance, accessibility, security, and reliability. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing modern web experiences, reusable UI platforms, and data visualizations through API integrations. You will utilize a technical stack including React, TypeScript, JavaScript, React JSX, and CSS frameworks. The role requires expertise in cloud-native architecture, microservices, containers, and DevOps practices like CI/CD pipelines and observability. You will solve complex technical problems by transforming data and AI capabilities into scalable, modular solutions for critical business workflows.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214500 from 1193 postings across 76 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and build production-grade frontend applications using React and TypeScript.
  • Develop reusable UI platforms and design systems for analytics and experimentation.
  • Build intuitive interfaces for conversational AI, streaming responses, and agent workflows.
  • Establish engineering standards for performance, accessibility, security, and reliability.
  • Integrate complex APIs and data visualizations into enterprise-scale web applications.
  • Lead system design reviews and provide technical leadership to the engineering team.
  • Mentor engineers and drive technical growth across the eCommerce platform.

What we're looking for

  • Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3 years' experience in an analytics related field.
  • Option 2: Master’s degree in a related field and 1 year's experience in an analytics related field.
  • Option 3: 5 years' experience in an analytics or related field.
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science or related area and 2 years' experience in software engineering (preferred).
  • Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation.
  • Proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and prototyping using JavaScript, React JSX, and CSS frameworks.
  • Skilled in DevOps engineering practices, including CI/CD pipelines, observability, and monitoring.
  • Knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards (preferred).

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