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Walmart

Staff, Software Engineer

Cupertino, CA

$143K - $286K/yr

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Walmart

Staff, Software Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$143K - $286K/yr

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Walmart

Staff, Software Engineer

San Jose, CA

$143K - $286K/yr

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Walmart

Staff, Software Engineer

Mountain View, CA

$143K - $286K/yr

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Walmart

Staff, Software Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$143K - $286K/yr

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Walmart

Staff, Software Engineer

Fremont, CA

$143K - $286K/yr

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Walmart

Staff, Software Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

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Walmart

Staff, Software Engineer

Hayward, CA · On-site

$143K - $286K/yr

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Walmart

Staff, Software Engineer

Milpitas, CA

$143K - $286K/yr

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Infographic showing various Staff Software Developer job openings in California as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 92% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,531 per year, or $31 per hour.
Staff Software Developer

Staff Software Developer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Poway, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. They are seeking a Staff Software Developer to independently determine approaches for the design, development, and modification of programs for the video software team, while supporting and enhancing video applications across a wide range of customers.
Responsibilities:
• Determine user requirements and specifications and plan for software development within the broader organizational scope. Software development includes end-user, system level, and data management applications.
• Formulate detailed plans for the implementation of software solutions. In addition to program design this includes determining language, platform, and resource requirements.
• Implementation of design including coding, testing, and documentation.
• Assist in planning and coordinating the maintenance of solutions, including debugging and updating to keep pace with the evolving environment.
• Plan for future applications based on new developments in computer technology.
• Provide direction to less experienced developers.
• Communicate with the software developer group, with users, and with management. May assist in the development of additional sources of revenue.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in computer science, information systems or related discipline and progressive software development experience as follows; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education
• Must have a thorough understanding of software development concepts, principles, and theory and demonstrate a thorough understanding and application of programming and analysis concepts.
• Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases and determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more software development area; capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and, lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single component projects.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.
• This position requires: Programming in C and C++ languages
• Red Hat Linux and Linux kernel programming
• Programming multi-threaded applications
• Software development using networking, including knowledge of OSI model concepts such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, and Multicast protocols
Preferred:
• An understanding of video protocols, including NTSC, H.264, H.265 and MPEG2 transport streams
• Measuring and evaluating video card performance
• Programming using the FFmpeg APIs
• Software development in real-time, embedded system platforms
• User support and problem debugging
• Writing requirements, test plans, and end user guides
• Writing automated software unit tests
Company:
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is an engineer, researcher and developers of advanced remotely piloted aircraft and systems. Founded in 1993, the company is headquartered in Poway, USA, with a team of 5001-10000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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