(USA) Principal, Software Engineer

Walmart•Hoboken, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal, Software Engineer leads the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, driving cloud-native architecture and AI/ML integration across multiple teams. This role oversees the full software development lifecycle, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance of distributed systems. The position requires strategic technical leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex business needs into effective solutions. The Principal Engineer champions innovation, continuous improvement, and adherence to quality standards while fostering a culture of engineering excellence aligned with long-term organizational goals. At Walmart Connect, the AdTech Engineering team develops advanced platforms and AI-driven solutions that integrate advertising, commerce, and data. The team addresses complex challenges such as automated media generation and next-generation AI systems to improve operations for advertisers, sellers, and internal partners. Leveraging extensive first-party data and an AI-first approach, the team pioneers intelligent agents and autonomous workflows shaping the future of retail advertising. Engineers contribute to impactful products that drive measurable outcomes, accelerate growth, and influence millions of customer journeys daily through innovative technical solutions and collaboration.

Requirements

Extensive experience in platform engineering leadership, delivering scalable, cloud-native architectures and reusable tooling.
Proven ability to lead full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD, testing, monitoring, and incident response.
Strong expertise in AI/ML integration, model-driven design, and building intelligent software systems.
Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, Dart, Rust, and C++.
Demonstrated technical judgment with sound decision-making and long-term architectural planning.
Effective collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and mentoring engineering teams.
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.
OR 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 in creating accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

Lead platform engineering efforts to deliver scalable, cloud-native infrastructure and reusable tooling aligned with strategic roadmaps.
Drive full software development lifecycle management, including design, testing, deployment, and maintenance of distributed systems.
Architect and integrate AI/ML solutions to enhance intelligent applications serving millions of users.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship, promoting engineering excellence and standardization across teams.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable technical requirements and measurable outcomes.
Ensure high system availability, scalability, and fault tolerance through sound architectural decisions.
Foster continuous improvement by adopting innovative tools and practices to increase development velocity and quality.

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 and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.)