(USA) Principal, Software Engineer

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Software Engineer - Tech leads complex, large-scale cross-functional projects by translating requirements into innovative technical solutions and overseeing design, development, and testing activities. This role directs engineering teams, including offshore associates, to ensure timely delivery and high-quality outcomes while driving root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Collaborating closely with business partners and stakeholders, the position supports strategic objectives by identifying priorities, removing obstacles, and fostering a high-performance environment. The role also emphasizes mentorship, adherence to company values, and the promotion of integrity and operational excellence across all initiatives.

Our team operates across the US and India, developing scalable systems to manage software dependencies across thousands of repositories. We focus on enforcing software lifecycle and security policies, automating CI/CD failure diagnosis and remediation through AI and machine learning, and enhancing developer experiences. Combining platform engineering, distributed systems, AI-driven architecture, security, and compliance, the team prioritizes automation, self-service, reliability, and reducing engineering effort at scale. This collaborative environment drives innovation and operational excellence to support Walmart’s technology goals effectively.

Requirements

• Strong in Java, J2EE, Spring, JVM internals, concurrency, multithreading, service oriented architecture, and RESTful web services.
• Extensive experience leading large-scale, cross-functional engineering projects with a focus on technical solution design and system architecture.
• Proven ability to translate complex requirements into scalable, cloud-native architectures and design artifacts.
• Strong expertise in software development, including code review, unit testing, and design verification.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and managing engineering teams, fostering collaboration and performance excellence.
• Proficient in root cause analysis and implementing solutions to prevent defect recurrence.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills to drive project success and continuous improvement.
• 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.
• 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 to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct large-scale, complex cross-functional engineering projects, translating requirements into technical solutions and overseeing design and development activities.
• Review and approve design artifacts, prototypes, and code to ensure quality and alignment with project goals.
• Manage and mentor engineering teams, including offshore associates, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Drive root cause analysis for critical issues, implementing solutions to prevent recurrence and improve system reliability.
• Collaborate with business partners to identify priorities, develop plans, and ensure timely delivery of software solutions.
• Guide architectural decisions, promote continuous improvement, and support knowledge sharing across teams.

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
• Jury duty
• Voting
• Short-term disability
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal