Staff Software Engineer

Walmart

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $143,000–$286,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 15 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $193k

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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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TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer

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The (USA) Staff, Software Engineer joins the international last mile engineering team to deliver scalable, high-performance software solutions focused on automation and continuous optimization. This role involves leading the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance of platform capabilities like infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks. You will build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components while applying cloud-native architecture principles such as microservices and containers. Key responsibilities include conducting system design reviews, mentoring engineers, and performing API design and software prototyping. The position requires proficiency in JavaScript, Python, Java, and C++. You will solve complex technical problems by translating requirements into actionable tasks to ensure reliable system performance and measurable growth within a dynamic engineering environment.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214500 from 1193 postings across 76 companies.

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Skills

Python Java C++ JavaScript Cloud-native Architecture Microservices Containers CI/CD AI/ML API Design Platform Engineering System Design Software Development Lifecycle Automation WCAG) 2.2 AA

What you'll do

Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones.
Lead full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
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 using multiple programming languages.
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

Must have a Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area and 4 years of experience.
Alternatively, must have 6 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
Must have proven expertise in platform engineering, including infrastructure, tooling, and ML framework development.
Must have strong proficiency in cloud-native architecture principles such as microservices, containers, and automation.
Must have extensive experience in the full software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and maintenance.
Must be skilled in AI/ML integration using languages like JavaScript, Python, Java, and C++.
Must be proficient in API design, software prototyping, and data-driven decision making.
Must have a Master's degree in a related field and 2 years of experience (preferred); must have knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards (preferred).

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