Principal, Software Engineer

Walmart, Inc.

$143K — $286K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of software engineering experience in large-scale systems within commerce or retail tech.
  • Hands-on experience in AI agent development, specifically with LLMs.
  • Proficient in Java and Python, with experience handling large datasets.
  • Experience in designing event-based systems using technologies like Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ.
  • Strong background in cloud services (Azure, GCP) with scalable, secure solutions.
  • Deep understanding of system design principles and operational excellence.
  • Proven mentor with experience in guiding engineers and influencing decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Drive system architecture and software development processes.
  • Lead and mentor teams in implementing complex systems.
  • Prototype, research, and code scalable applications.
  • Collaborate with business and product teams to achieve goals.
  • Champion operational and engineering excellence.
  • Participate in reviews and discussions to maintain development standards.
  • Mentor engineers and managers to foster talent development.

Benefits

  • Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) with company matching and stock purchase plans.
  • Variety of paid time off including sick leave, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement for educational programs, fully covered by Walmart.
  • Disability benefits for both short-term and long-term needs.
  • Military Leave Pay and reimbursement for adoption and surrogacy expenses.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Job Description

Are you passionate about applying cutting-edge GenAI technology to revolutionize Supply Chain (Merchant domain)? Do you dream of playing a technical leadership role that will shape the future of the Merchant decisions at Walmart's scale? If you possess exceptional technical expertise, curiosity, and a desire to build scalable products with GenAI, this opportunity may be for you.

As a Principal Software Engineer with the Merchant Technology team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the architecture, design and development of Walmart scale solutions for providing unparalleled experiences for Walmart Merchants. You will exemplify best engineering practices, providing hands-on technical leadership to your teams. You will collaborate with partner teams and various stakeholders in making Merchant Workflows friction free, fast and delightful. You will enhance the team's effectiveness through mentorship, collaboration, and thought leadership, advocating for ideas that optimize for long-term success while maintaining business momentum. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to lead and innovate, we invite you to apply.

What you'll do:
  • 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.


What you'll bring:
  • Atleast 7 years of Software engineering Experience building highly available, large-scale systems in commerce, retail tech, or distributed environments.
  • Hands-on and architectural experience in AI agent development using LLMs and related frameworks.
  • Proficiency in modern programming languages(Java, Python) and experience working with large datasets at scale
  • Hands-on experience designing and implementing event-based systems using technologies such as Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar messaging platforms.
  • Strong experience with cloud services on platforms like Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including designing scalable, secure, and cost-efficient solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of Web Services (REST), API design, ORM, and Service-Oriented Architecture.
  • Deep understanding of system design principles, operational excellence, and delivering reliable software for large user bases.
  • Ability to design solutions for complex business challenges, balancing long-term architecture with short-term trade-offs.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Proven experience mentoring engineers in technical problem-solving and career growth.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including consensus building and influencing stakeholders.


The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

Sunnyvale, California US-11656: The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00

Bentonville, Arkansas US-30002: 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...

1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America

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