Principal, Software Engineer
About The Position
The Principal Software Engineer leads platform engineering efforts by delivering scalable, cloud-native solutions and reusable infrastructure components. This role drives the full software development lifecycle, integrating AI/ML technologies to build intelligent systems that serve millions. The position requires strategic technical leadership, mentorship, and collaboration across teams to ensure alignment with long-term architectural goals. The engineer applies sound judgment to solve complex problems, promotes innovation, and continuously improves processes while maintaining high standards of quality and operational excellence in a dynamic environment. The Membership Experience Engineering team at Walmart develops scalable, reliable technology to enhance shopping journeys for millions worldwide. The team prioritizes technical excellence, integrity, and customer-focused solutions while supporting professional growth and knowledge sharing. Collaborating across functions, members drive innovation through iterative development, code review, and continuous improvement. Utilizing advanced tools and AI integration, the team delivers high-quality software aligned with Walmart’s standards, empowering associates and improving the overall shopping experience globally.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in platform engineering leadership, delivering scalable, cloud-native architectures and reusable tooling.
- Mastery with Java SDK, Services, and various methods of event driven design processing of systems.
- Strong proficiency in software development lifecycle management, including CI/CD, testing, observability, and incident response.
- Demonstrated ability to apply model-driven design and leverage AI agents for intelligent software solutions.
- Skilled in mentoring engineers and influencing architectural decisions
- Experienced integrating data sources, APIs and web-services external to the enterprise infrastructure
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence aligned with business objectives.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
- 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
Nice To Haves
- NoSQL Databases experience preferred
- Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
- Background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.
- Knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.
Responsibilities
- Provide software architectural consultation to software engineering teams in delivering scalable infrastructure, reusable tooling, and cloud-native architectures aligned with strategic roadmaps.
- Drive full software development lifecycle activities, including design, testing, deployment, and maintenance across multiple teams.
- Architect and implement AI-enhanced applications and intelligent systems supporting millions of users.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, promoting best practices and innovation.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable technical requirements and measurable success metrics.
- Ensure high-quality deliverables through sound technical judgment and proactive issue resolution.
- Foster continuous improvement by integrating feedback and advancing engineering processes and tools.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption expense reimbursement
- Surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Live Better U education benefit program (for full-time and part-time associates)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
