Principal, Software Engineer

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

10d•$143,000 - $286,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and highly experienced Principal Software Engineer to join our Amends, Post transactions team. In this crucial role, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and implementing innovative software solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Pre purchase and transaction business and product partners, to understand how we can leverage technology to enhance customer engagement, improve associate productivity, or bring in operational efficiencies. If you have a passion for revolutionizing software solutions in Transactions and Post transactions of the eCommerce funnel, dedication to collaborative problem-solving, and a proven track record of driving software development from ideation to execution, we’d love to hear from you. This is an extraordinary opportunity to elevate your career and make a significant impact on a progressive, customer-focused company. Our team works closely with our US stores and eCommerce business to better serve customers by empowering team members, stores, and merchants with technological innovation. From groceries and entertainment to sporting goods and crafts, Walmart U.S. offers an extensive selection that our customers value, whether they shop online at Walmart.com, through one of our mobile apps, or in-store. Focus areas include customers, stores and employees, in-store service, merchant tools, merchant data science, and search and personalization.

Requirements

Deep knowledge and experience in building complex, large-scale, mission-critical applications with microservice architecture in Kubernetes.
Highly resourceful and methodical in solution/architecture/API/codebase design and ability to translate product requirement into engineering blueprint.
Experience developing and maintaining SDLC processes and best practices, including code reviews, automated testing, performance optimization, and model monitoring.
Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to synthesize requirements across multiple domains and influence stakeholders/peer teams for strategic alignment.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with an ability to approach problems in a logical and systematic manner.
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

Familiarity with GenAI/LLMs and related tooling ecosystem a plus.
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 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 design, development, and implementation of complex solutions that drive business results.
Mentor junior team members by providing guidance and support to achieve their full potential and improve team efficiency.
Develop and maintain SDLC processes and best practices- setting and enforcing high standards for quality, reliability, and security in deployed solutions.
Work cross-functionally with business, product, data science, front-end engineering, Java Backend engineering and data engineering teams to ensure alignment and achieve business goals.
Effectively communicate technical work to senior/executive leaders in both technical and non-technical settings.
Stay up to date with the latest AI technologies and trends, serving as a thought leader who inspires and guides teams to harness AI for improving productivity.

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
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.
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
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.