Principal, Software Engineer

Walmart • Dallas, TX

20d • $110,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Are you ready to lead innovation and drive excellence in cloud solutions? Join Walmart/VIZIO as a Principal Software Engineer and be at the forefront of technological advancements. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our cloud architecture and deliver impactful solutions in a dynamic environment. About the Team: The Software and Services team is dedicated to creating robust and scalable solutions that drive Walmart’s business objectives. We operate in an agile environment, focusing on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a key role in influencing our technical direction and achieving company goals.

Requirements

• 8–10 years of experience designing and building high-availability architectures across multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environments.
• Expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, serverless computing and event-driven architectures
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, IAM, and data privacy standards.
• Cloud certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional.
• Excellent communication skills and proven leadership abilities.
• 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.
• We value candidates with a 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.
• The ideal candidate would have 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

• Design and develop cloud-native applications using microservices and serverless architectures.
• Implement cloud security controls and manage identity and access management (IAM).
• Lead the design of multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud solutions.
• Guide and mentor technical teams in DevOps practices and CI/CD tools.
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive application performance improvements.

Benefits

• At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Live Better U is a 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees