(USA) Principal, Software Engineer, Information Security

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

3d • $110,000 - $220,000

About The Position

The Principal Software Engineer, Information Security, leads the design and development of secure, scalable software solutions aligned with business objectives. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to address complex technical challenges, ensure adherence to coding standards, and drive telemetry and automation implementation. It requires expertise in cloud application development, cybersecurity frameworks, and programming languages to deliver high-quality, maintainable products. The engineer influences technical outcomes, engages stakeholders, and promotes continuous improvement to enhance security and operational efficiency.

The role is part of the AI Security Team, which designs and maintains security frameworks for AI-driven enterprise assets. The team addresses risks associated with Generative AI and Agentic Workflows, including prompt injection and model supply chain challenges. It builds secure, scalable infrastructure using systems engineering, cloud migration, continuous integration, and software development expertise, supporting innovative AI solutions while maintaining resilient security aligned with enterprise standards and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related area and 5 years of experience in software engineering or a related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company; or 7 years of such experience without the stated degree option.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications and MITRE ATLAS.
• Ability to secure tools, MCP servers, and integrations, including review of tool schemas and descriptions, validation of inputs and outputs, and sandboxing code execution and browsing.
• Knowledge of security for multi-agent and agent-to-agent communication, scoped delegation, and protection against privilege escalation or injected instructions.
• Knowledge of software supply chain security and model governance, including vetting base models and fine-tunes.
• Ability to collaborate with security, legal, privacy, and product teams on governance, acceptable use, autonomy levels, and standards such as NIST AI RMF.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Security+, GISF, CISSP, CCSP, or GSEC.
• Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related area and 3 years of experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects.
• Background creating inclusive digital experiences, including knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of secure software solutions aligned with business requirements and industry standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify technical needs and deliver scalable, high-availability systems.
• Guide teams on coding standards, frameworks, and security best practices to ensure robust application performance.
• Drive implementation of telemetry and monitoring to enhance system reliability and security posture.
• Oversee defect management processes, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement.
• Analyze business problems and recommend technology solutions that support organizational goals.
• Facilitate integration of automation scripts within CI/CD pipelines to optimize development workflows.
• Threat-model agent systems using relevant frameworks.
• Secure tools, MCP servers, and integrations by reviewing tool schemas and descriptions, validating inputs and outputs, and sandboxing code execution and browsing.
• Secure multi-agent and agent-to-agent communication, including scoped delegation and protection against privilege escalation or injected instructions.
• Support secure software supply chain practices and model governance, including vetting base models and fine-tunes.
• Collaborate with security, legal, privacy, and product teams to establish autonomy levels, acceptable use, and alignment with standards such as NIST AI RMF.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes, according to job classification and length of employment.
• Live Better U education benefit for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for qualifying programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal