(USA) Principal, Software Engineer

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•$143,000 - $286,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join Walmart as a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable software solutions that align with business objectives. This role involves driving technical architecture, overseeing coding standards, and ensuring high-quality, secure, and maintainable code. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams to analyze requirements, manage risks, and deliver innovative products while supporting continuous integration and deployment processes. This position demands strong problem-solving skills, expertise in cloud-native architectures, and a commitment to advancing technology within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. About the team: The Last Mile Delivery team combines customer insights with advanced technology to develop a strategic product roadmap that enhances satisfaction while supporting Walmart’s Everyday Low Prices. The team emphasizes cost-effective process optimization and creates reusable technologies to streamline customer acquisition, onboarding, and merchant support across in-store, mobile, and web platforms. They refine tariffs and assortment strategies to maintain affordability and deliver tailored experiences. Their work drives operational excellence and innovative product delivery, ensuring seamless, efficient solutions aligned with Walmart’s commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Extensive experience in software architecture, distributed systems, and scalable design patterns.
Proficiency in coding languages such as JavaScript and Python, with strong adherence to coding standards and security practices.
Expertise in requirements analysis, including functional and non-functional requirements, risk assessment, and user story creation.
Strong skills in solution design, cloud-native architecture, and platform development.
Proven ability to lead testing strategies, defect management, and root cause analysis.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation scripting, and telemetry implementation.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to drive continuous improvement in software engineering processes.
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 us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

Analyze and classify requirements, including functional and non-functional, to align solutions with business objectives.
Design scalable, modular software architectures incorporating disaster recovery and cloud-native principles.
Develop detailed designs, including mock screens and pseudocode, to guide implementation and clarify requirements.
Lead coding efforts, ensuring adherence to standards, security, and maintainability across platforms and frameworks.
Drive test strategy development, tool selection, and execution to ensure comprehensive coverage and defect resolution.
Monitor program metrics, manage CI/CD pipelines, and support continuous integration and deployment processes.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to enhance software quality and performance.

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
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live Better U) for full-time and part-time associates, covering programs 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.