Principal Software Engineer

Walmart, Inc.

$143K — $286K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in software development, focused on large scale distributed systems.
  • End-to-end ownership of complex projects from inception to launch.
  • Proven problem-solving skills with a balance of long-term design vision and short-term needs.
  • Experience with a diverse technology stack including React, iOS, Android, Node.js, and Java.
  • Proficient in API development with Node.js and GQL.
  • Knowledge of service-oriented architecture and cloud services.
  • Strong communication skills and experience in mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and launch of large high-impact applications and services.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address business needs and draft technical requirements.
  • Establish quality control mechanisms to ensure high availability and performance in systems.
  • Develop expertise in the payroll domain to act as a technical voice in forums.
  • Advocate for latest technologies and innovative integration patterns across teams.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Multiple health plan options
  • Incentive awards for performance
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Join Walmart as Principal, Software Engineer - Enterprise Business Services in our Global Technology team. Your work could help over 240 million global customers live better every week.

About the Role | Team

Walmart's Enterprise Business Services (EBS) is a powerhouse of seven exceptional teams delivering world-class technology solutions and services making a profound impact at every level of Walmart. As a key part of Walmart Global Tech, our teams set the bar for operational excellence and leverage emerging technology to support millions of customers, associates, and stakeholders worldwide. Joining EBS means embarking on a journey of limitless growth, relentless innovation, and the chance to set new industry standards that shape the future of Walmart.

What you'll do
  • Lead the design, development and launch of large high impact applications, services and systems.
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams including business, product and other software engineers to understand the business problem, review business requirements, draft technical requirements, scope, design, develop, test, and deploy services and systems.
  • Be the role model and exemplary practitioner in the team, and establish mechanisms (design reviews, code reviews, OE reviews, root cause analysis, etc.) to ensure high quality, high availability, scalable and performant systems are delivered. Advocate the use of latest technology and system integration patterns, cutting across team boundaries.
  • Develop subject matter expertise in payroll space and be the voice of the team in technical and business forums.


What you'll bring
  • At least 10+ years of relevant industry experience in building highly available systems.
  • Demonstrated end-to-end ownership from inception to launch of multiple complex and ambiguous projects.
  • Effective problem-solving skills, ability to make design tradeoffs, balancing the long-term "big picture" and short-term implications of design decisions.
  • Experience in multiple stack technologies React, IOS, Android, Node.js, Java
  • Proficiency in API development, Node.js, GQL,
  • Advanced knowledge of complex software design, distributed system design, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
  • Expertise in service-oriented architecture.
  • Expertise with Relational and/or NoSQL Databases and use of Cloud Services.
  • Experience with CI/CD and Operational Excellence best practices.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills, including consensus building, conflict resolution, influence and persuasion skills.
  • Mentoring/coaching junior engineers in technical problem solving and career advancement.
  • Ideally 10+ years of relevant experience in software development, focusing on building large scale distributed systems.


Flexible, hybrid work:
We use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in office coupled with virtual when not onsite. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove the location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.

Benefits:
Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Sunnyvale, California US-04396: The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00

Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock








Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

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.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

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.

Primary Location...

840 W California Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4828, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

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