Principal, Software Engineer

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Walmart is a people led tech powered omnichannel retailer with over 2.2M associates. The Associate GenAI Platform team is responsible for building GenAI solutions to improve the associate experience, productivity, and drive the GenAI transformation. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Engineer directly reporting to Director of Software Engineering. In this individual contributor role, your are expected to be hands-on coding 80% of your time. Also, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of our products and systems. with responsibilities including leading the creation and maintenance of technical architecture, aligning it with business goals and scalability requirements, and architecting complex software systems to ensure performance, security, and scalability needs are met. Additionally, the role involves providing hands-on technical guidance and mentorship to software engineers, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, and establishing and enforcing coding standards through thorough code reviews. About Team: Our team is focused on developing a streamlined, dependable company that includes service operations and technology solutions for Finance, People, and Associate Digital Experience (ADE). We also provide a variety of services such as procurement, supplier portfolio management, merchandising master data, and analytics. From developing HR chatbots and virtual assistants to creating invoice solutions and facilitating legal changes, we help drive efficiency across Walmart globally.

Requirements

Extensive experience in mobile and web development with React, React Native, Node.js, and Python.
Extensive experience in automated testing of mobile and web applications
Extensive experience in the design, development, and delivery of software products with a large user base.
A clear vision for front-end and full-stack architecture design and effective communication skills to articulate that to all levels of stakeholders.
Excellent decision-making skills with the ability to balance conflicting interests in a complex and fast-paced environment.
Understanding of distributed technologies, public cloud technologies, scalable platforms, full stack development, ML- platforms, NLU, Generative AI and Operational Excellence.
Strong skills in Data Modeling of a complex domain.
Business acumen; combining technical vision with business insights.
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.
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 join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

Lead the creation and maintenance of our front-end and full-stack technical architecture, aligning it with business goals and scalability requirements.
Architect complex software systems, ensuring performance, security, and scalability needs are met.
Provide hands-on technical guidance and mentorship to software engineers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, UX/UI, Quality Assurance, DevOps, and engineering.
Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and development best practices through thorough code reviews.
Stay at the forefront of technological advancements, conducting research to identify emerging tools and methodologies.
Collaborate with project managers to define project scopes, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with architectural goals.
Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, promoting a culture of open communication and collaboration.

Benefits

Incentive awards for performance
401(k) match
Stock purchase plan
Paid maternity and parental leave
PTO
Multiple health plans
Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
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.
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.