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: 8 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

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This role $214k

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This role pays more than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $171,000–$214,500 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $214k versus about $193k for comparable roles.

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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 1006 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$220,000 across 515 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer

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The (USA) Staff, Software Engineer joins the Customer Engagement Services Technology team to lead the development of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and AI/ML frameworks. This role involves full lifecycle ownership from design through deployment and maintenance, focusing on building AI-driven applications and integrating ML components to support automation. You will apply cloud-native architecture principles to ensure system resilience while mentoring engineers and conducting design reviews. The position requires proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Rust, Dart, or C++. Key technical competencies include microservices, containers, API design, CI/CD deployment, observability, and DevOps engineering practices. The work involves solving complex problems within enterprise environments to deliver innovative Generative AI applications and maintainable software designs.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214500 from 1156 postings across 72 companies.

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Skills

Python TypeScript JavaScript Java Rust C++ Dart Cloud-native Architecture Microservices Containers CI/CD ML Frameworks Generative AI DevOps API Design Observability Software Design Patterns WCAG) 2.2 AA

What you'll do

Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones.
Execute full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build scalable, resilient, and agile systems.
Lead 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.
Define technical requirements and track success metrics to optimize development processes.

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.
Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Rust, Dart, or C++.
Demonstrated ability to lead full software development lifecycle activities, including CI/CD deployment, observability, and maintenance.
Skilled in DevOps engineering practices and software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping.
Knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies (preferred).

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