Principal, Software Engineer - Walmart Data Ventures

Walmart•Bellevue, WA

14h

About The Position

The Principal Software Engineer leads platform engineering efforts by delivering scalable, cloud-native solutions and reusable infrastructure components that support long-term technical roadmaps. This role drives the full software development lifecycle across multiple teams, integrates AI/ML capabilities, and ensures high availability and reliability. It provides strategic technical leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex business needs into actionable engineering outcomes while championing innovation, continuous improvement, quality standards, and technical accountability. Walmart Data Ventures operates with the agility of a nimble startup and develops data products. Its Scintilla platform provides actionable, customer-centric insights to help CPGs and Walmart merchants make informed, data-driven decisions. The team focuses on technical strategy, reliability engineering, scalability, and cloud-native architecture, and engages in operational due diligence and continuous improvement. The role leads platform engineering and software delivery across teams; architects cloud-native, AI-enhanced applications; and contributes to technical standards, engineering quality, and operational excellence. It works with stakeholders to define technical requirements and success metrics aligned with business objectives.

Requirements

Extensive experience in platform engineering leadership, delivering scalable cloud-native architectures and reusable tooling.
Proven ability to drive the full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD, testing, monitoring, and incident response.
Expertise in designing distributed systems optimized for real-time data processing and AI/ML integration.
Strong technical judgment focused on maintainability, scalability, and long-term architectural alignment.
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and influence cross-team architectural decisions.
Proficiency in AI agent integration and model-driven design to enhance development velocity and quality.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions.
Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence in software engineering.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area and 5 years of experience in software engineering or a related area; or 7 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area and 3 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
Background creating inclusive digital experiences, including knowledge of implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices.

Responsibilities

Lead platform engineering efforts, delivering scalable infrastructure, reusable tooling, and AI/ML frameworks aligned with strategic roadmaps.
Drive the full software development lifecycle across multiple teams, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and real-time data processing.
Architect and integrate intelligent AI-enhanced applications using cloud-native principles and model-driven design.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship, influence architectural standards, and promote engineering excellence.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and success metrics aligned with business objectives.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and product quality.

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 leave, 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 that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Walmart-paid Live Better U education benefits for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
Performance-based bonus awards, including annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Stock may be included as additional compensation for certain positions.