This role pays more than
62%
of similar roles. Most pay
$189,562–$238,250
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$214k
versus about
$214k
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 on the Walmart+ engineering team, you will lead the development of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. You will drive the full software development lifecycle by coding, testing, deploying, and monitoring systems while applying cloud-native architecture principles. Your daily work involves building AI-driven applications, integrating ML components for intelligent automation, and conducting system design reviews to ensure architectural alignment. You will utilize Java, microservices, containers, and CI/CD deployment tools to solve complex technical challenges. The role focuses on enhancing engineering productivity and developing reliable mobile platforms and membership services to support seamless online and in-store shopping journeys. You will also mentor engineers and use data-driven practices to optimize product outcomes and technical requirements.
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 milestones.
Drive full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
Apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure 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 intelligent features.
Mentor engineers and influence technical decisions through documentation and knowledge sharing.
Translate complex problems into actionable technical requirements and track success metrics with stakeholders.
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 or related area.
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 or related area (preferred).
Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation to deliver scalable and resilient platforms.
Strong proficiency in Java and other programming languages, with experience in software design patterns and API design.
Demonstrated ability to lead full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
Experience in platform engineering, infrastructure tooling, and AI/ML integration to build intelligent automation solutions.
Knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies (preferred).
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
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
CI/CD
API Design
AI
Software Development Lifecycle
System Design
Observability
Monitoring
Data Science
WCAG
Python
JavaScript
C++
Cloud-native Architecture
Microservices
Containers
CI/CD
AI
ML
API Design
Software Design Patterns
System Design
Debugging
WCAG) 2.2 AA