Principal, Software Engineer

Walmart•Sunnyvale, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a talented individual to join the Walmart Catalog Platform group, a team that is revolutionizing the retail and shopping experience for both online and in-store customers. As a member of this group, you will play a crucial role in driving the creation of next-generation retail and shopping experiences, focusing on Content Creations, Partner APIs, Setup Experience, and end-to-end Item Management. If you're passionate about building innovative solutions and want to make a meaningful impact on the retail industry, we encourage you to apply. You will be working on POC with GenAI technologies such as LLMs and RAG and Cloud-based AI platforms like GCP Vertex AI or Azure.

Requirements

At least 12+ years of software engineering experience in building highly available systems.
BS or MS in Computer Science or related degree.
Programming languages, particularly Java.
Data engineering and handling large datasets.
Databases, including vector and big data technologies.
Distributed computing, containerization (Docker/K8s), and multi-cloud.
Proven track record of building successful software systems from inception to deployment.
Proven track record of building solutions that solve highly complex business problems.
Outstanding problem-solving skills, with the ability to make design trade-offs, balancing long-term "big picture" considerations with short-term implications of design decisions.
Expertise in distributed systems, service-oriented architecture, CI/CD, and operational excellence best practices.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, including consensus building, conflict resolution, influence, and persuasion skills.
Proven track record of mentoring and coaching engineers in technical problem-solving and career development.
Curiosity and strong ability to learn new domains and technologies.
Option 1: 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.
Option 2: 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with GenAI technologies such as LLMs and RAG.
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

Stay abreast with technical advancements and drive system architecture and software development processes.
Lead and mentor teams in the implementation of complex systems, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
Be hands-on in prototyping, researching, and coding scalable, consumer-facing systems.
Collaborate with business and product teams to achieve our long-term business goals.
Champion operational and engineering excellence.
Participate in code reviews, operational reviews, architectural discussions, and troubleshooting sessions to ensure the highest standards of development.
Provide mentorship to engineers, managers, and others to help develop great talent.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to the development of best practices and standards within the team.
Collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless integration and minimize technical debt.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that arise during the development and deployment of new features and capabilities.

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.
Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live Better U) 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.