Staff Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
Had a Karat interview today. The engineer was super smart and nice, and explained the whole process clearly.
We started with ReactJS questions. I'm pretty new to it, so that was tough. Luckily, the interviewer was really cool about it and didn't make me feel bad.
Then we moved on to coding. The question was a good one – not super easy, but definitely solvable. I think I came up with a solid approach, and we even talked about how efficient it was.
Overall, it was a good experience. Even though I struggled with the React part, I felt respected and appreciated. Definitely a positive vibe!
Questions
React component states? How to make a prop mandatory, etc.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Walmart Staff Software Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
Walmart's interview process for their Staff Software Engineer 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 Staff Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
Walmart Work Experiences
- 3.0No upward mobilityStaff Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 11, 2021Pros: Good choice of technologies stacks.Cons: Too much politics. Enough said.
- 1.0Walmart Global Tech ReviewStaff Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesOctober 19, 2025Pros: Have the freedom in certain teams to pitch designs and showcase work to upper leadership.Cons: There is a huge amount of variance in developer quality across organizations. Accordingly, there is also a huge amount of variance in engineering leadership, level of maturity, and guidance. Some organizations are innovating, while some organizations are developing applications using the same tech stack as they were in 2010. Work-life balance is horrendous due to relying on H1B visas for all work. They will accept any conditions, as they will be deported if they are fired. Since they accept this treatment, US citizens must also accept inhumane 60, 80, or even 100-hour work weeks.
- 4.0Good place to workStaff Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBentonville, Arkansas, United StatesJuly 30, 2025Pros: A variety of technologies and frameworks to work with. The platforms are very good. Good principles set by Mr. Walton, and I hope all managers practice them.Cons: Some teams do not have work-life balance.
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