Principal, Software Engineer

Walmart, Inc.

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field plus 5 years in engineering, or 7 years in software engineering without degree.
  • Extensive platform engineering leadership experience, particularly in cloud-native architectures.
  • Proficiency with Java SDK, event-driven design systems, and NoSQL databases preferred.
  • Strong background in software development lifecycle management including CI/CD and testing.
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage AI technologies for intelligent software solutions.
  • Experience mentoring engineers and influencing architectural decisions is vital.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Provide architectural consultation on scalable, cloud-native infrastructure and tooling.
  • Drive the full software development lifecycle from design to maintenance across multiple teams.
  • Architect and implement AI-enhanced applications for millions of users.
  • Lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering best practices and innovation.
  • Collaborate on translating business needs into technical requirements and metrics.
  • Ensure high-quality deliverables through technical judgment and proactive problem-solving.
  • Promote continuous improvement and innovation in engineering processes and tools.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
  • Flexible work environment promoting work-life balance.
  • Access to innovative projects that shape technology for millions of users.
  • Comprehensive support for accessibility initiatives in product development.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
The Principal Software Engineer leads platform engineering efforts by delivering scalable, cloud-native solutions and reusable infrastructure components. This role drives the full software development lifecycle, integrating AI/ML technologies to build intelligent systems that serve millions. The position requires strategic technical leadership, mentorship, and collaboration across teams to ensure alignment with long-term architectural goals. The engineer applies sound judgment to solve complex problems, promotes innovation, and continuously improves processes while maintaining high standards of quality and operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

What you'll do:
  • Provide software architectural consultation to software engineering teams in delivering scalable infrastructure, reusable tooling, and cloud-native architectures aligned with strategic roadmaps.
  • Drive full software development lifecycle activities, including design, testing, deployment, and maintenance across multiple teams.
  • Architect and implement AI-enhanced applications and intelligent systems supporting millions of users.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, promoting best practices and innovation.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable technical requirements and measurable success metrics.
  • Ensure high-quality deliverables through sound technical judgment and proactive issue resolution.
  • Foster continuous improvement by integrating feedback and advancing engineering processes and tools.


What you'll bring:
  • Extensive experience in platform engineering leadership, delivering scalable, cloud-native architectures and reusable tooling.
  • Mastery with Java SDK, Services, and various methods of event driven design processing of systems. NoSQL Databases experience preferred
  • Strong proficiency in software development lifecycle management, including CI/CD, testing, observability, and incident response.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply model-driven design and leverage AI agents for intelligent software solutions.
  • Skilled in mentoring engineers and influencing architectural decisions
  • Experienced integrating data sources, APIs and web-services external to the enterprise infrastructure
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence aligned with business objectives.


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.

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