Staff Software Engineer

Walmart

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Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $143,000–$286,000 / yr
Posted: 50 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 $194k

This role $214k

$126k most similar roles pay here $303k

This role pays more than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$222,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $214k versus about $194k 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 184 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$234,000 across 180 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer

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As a (USA) Staff, Software Engineer, you will join a team dedicated to delivering reliable software solutions by integrating expertise in software development, DevOps, and solution design. You will lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable platform capabilities, including infrastructure, tooling, and machine learning frameworks. Your daily responsibilities involve managing the full software lifecycle, applying cloud-native architecture principles, conducting system design reviews, and mentoring other engineers to ensure technical excellence. To succeed, you must be proficient in Spring Boot and capable of integrating AI/ML components using Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript. You will also utilize microservices, containers, and CI/CD pipelines to build resilient systems. The role focuses on solving complex business needs by building automated, high-quality software that addresses technical challenges within the retail technology landscape through data-driven development processes.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.

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Skills

Spring Boot Python Java JavaScript C++ Microservices Containers CI/CD DevOps Cloud-native Architecture Machine Learning API Design System Design Observability

What you'll do

Design and deploy scalable platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and machine learning frameworks.
Manage the full software development lifecycle including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build resilient and scalable systems.
Conduct system design reviews to ensure technical quality and alignment with architectural standards.
Build AI-driven applications and integrate machine learning components to enhance automation.
Mentor engineers and influence technical decisions to promote engineering best practices.
Translate complex business requirements into actionable technical specifications for development teams.
Use data-driven approaches to define success metrics and optimize development processes.

What we're looking for

A Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field and 4 years of experience in software engineering.
Alternatively, 6 years of experience in software engineering or a related area is acceptable.
Expertise in cloud-native architecture including microservices, containers, and automation for scalable systems.
Proficiency in software design patterns, API design, and software prototyping to deliver modular solutions.
Experience managing the full software development lifecycle including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability.
Ability to integrate AI/ML components using languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, or C++.
Demonstrated skills in DevOps engineering and platform tooling to enhance engineering productivity.
Knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies is preferred.

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