Software Developer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
1st round: Online Assessment.
2nd round: Live video interview of homework assignment (given a backend task to complete in 24 hours).
3rd round: Live video interview on technical concepts in system design and one coding problem.
Answered all interview questions perfectly but was rejected. Not a good experience in the end.
Questions
What do you know about software deployment?
What do you know about Kafka?
Generic system design questions were asked.
Plus one system design problem (can't share) and one coding problem (can't share).
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Walmart Software Developer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
Walmart's interview process for their Software Developer roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Walmart's Software Developer interview process in San Jose, California.
Walmart Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Pay, Culture, Then WalmartSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeHoboken, New Jersey, United StatesOctober 23, 2025Pros: Great pay, culture, and massive autonomy to be great!Cons: Things changed once they were acquired by Walmart.
- 4.0Experience as a Software Developer (3 years)Software Developer • Former EmployeeDallas, Texas, United StatesJuly 22, 2025Pros: - Good team dynamics - Open door policy - Space to grow, present ideas and thoughts to leads, and healthy discussionsCons: Nothing in particular; I did not have any dissatisfaction with the leadership.
- 4.0Good Wfh, Low PaySoftware Developer • Current EmployeeFebruary 4, 2025Pros: WFH and flexibility are good for the workplace.Cons: Average pay and increment is below 5 percent.
Walmart Interview Questions
