(USA) Principal, Software Engineer
About The Position
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, driving innovation in cloud-native architecture and AI/ML integration. This role requires overseeing the full software development lifecycle across multiple teams, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance. You will provide strategic technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex business needs into effective technical solutions. Your expertise will support Walmart’s long-term technology vision while fostering continuous improvement and operational excellence across distributed systems and intelligent applications. The team delivers robust platform capabilities focused on Data Services, Data Access Layer, and Data Security. It leads the full software development lifecycle using cloud-native architecture and model-driven design to build scalable, secure, and high-performing systems. By integrating AI agents and advanced technical solutions, the team supports millions of users while aligning with business objectives through cross-functional collaboration. Members contribute to continuous improvement by sharing knowledge, mentoring peers, and adopting innovative tools. The team is committed to maintaining quality, reliability, and security while advancing Walmart’s technology vision.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in platform engineering leadership, delivering scalable infrastructure and reusable tooling aligned with strategic roadmaps.
- Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture and distributed system design ensuring high availability and fault tolerance.
- Strong technical execution skills across software development lifecycle, including CI/CD, testing, monitoring, and incident response.
- Proficiency in AI/ML integration and building intelligent software systems using languages such as Python, Java, and C++.
- Ability to provide technical mentorship, influence architectural decisions, and promote engineering best practices.
- Skilled in requirements analysis, solution design, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Effective collaboration and communication with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- 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
- 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 joining us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.
Responsibilities
- Lead platform engineering efforts by delivering scalable infrastructure, reusable tooling, and AI/ML frameworks aligned with strategic roadmaps.
- Drive full software development lifecycle across multiple teams, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and real-time data processing.
- Architect and implement cloud-native distributed systems integrating AI agents and model-driven design to enhance product capabilities.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship, influencing architectural standards and promoting engineering excellence.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable technical requirements and measurable success metrics.
- Champion continuous improvement by adopting new technologies and optimizing processes for quality and efficiency.
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
- Jury duty
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption expense reimbursement
- Surrogacy expense reimbursement
- PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
- Live Better U (Walmart-paid 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
