Principal, Software Engineer - Walmart Data Ventures

Walmart • Bellevue, WA

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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. The role drives the full software development lifecycle across multiple teams, integrates AI/ML capabilities, and ensures high availability and reliability. It calls for strategic technical leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to turn complex business needs into actionable engineering outcomes. The Principal Software Engineer champions innovation, continuous improvement, quality standards, and a culture of technical excellence and accountability.

Walmart Data Ventures operates with the agility of a nimble startup and delivers data products, including Walmart Luminate, a platform providing actionable, customer-centric insights for CPGs and Walmart merchants. The team emphasizes technical strategy, reliability engineering, scalability, and cloud-native architecture. Team members engage in operational due diligence and continuous improvement, fostering learning and excellence in support of Walmart’s data capabilities and technology.

Requirements

• 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; alternatively, 7 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
• 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.
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence in software engineering.

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.
• Knowledge of creating inclusive digital experiences, implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility in line with Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines.

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

• Competitive pay
• Performance-based bonus awards
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k)
• Stock purchase
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off, including sick leave
• Parental leave
• Family care leave
• Bereavement leave
• Jury duty leave
• 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
• Live Better U education benefit for eligible full-time and part-time associates, including tuition, books, and fees for qualifying programs

What This Job Offers

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