Principal, Software Engineer, Information Security

Overview

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to own, architect, and deliver scalable and secure enterprise authentication solutions. This role is part of the MFA team within the Identity and Access Management (IAM) organization and is focused on Phishing-Resistant MFA (PR-MFA) using FIDO2, passkeys, hardware authenticators, and certificate-based authentication (CBA). You will define MFA architecture and build software and automation enabling secure registration, lifecycle management, recovery, and rollout at scale, partnering across security, endpoint, and associate experience teams.

• Own the enterprise MFA architecture, including PR-MFA and certificate-based authentication
• Design and operate services supporting registration, lifecycle, recovery, and break-glass
• Define PR-MFA rollout patterns that drive adoption with strong assurance
• Integrate MFA across IdP, SSO, VPN, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
• Apply FIDO2/passkey concepts (Web Authn, CTAP, attestation) and CBA concepts (PKI, certificate lifecycle, trust chains)
• Lead hardware authenticator (Yubi Key) programs, including enrollment and recovery
• Define and track adoption and friction metrics
• Serve as a technical authority and mentor senior engineers

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10+ years experience in software engineering and/or cybersecurity with deep IAM focus

Minimum qualifications:

Option 1:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
Option 2: 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.

Preferred qualifications:

Certification in Security+, GISF, CISSP, CCSP, or GSEC;
Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity or related area and 3 years’ experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects. We value candidates with experience creating inclusive digital experiences, knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA, assistive technologies, and integrating accessibility into products. Familiarity with accessibility best practices and Walmart’s accessibility standards is a plus.

805 Se Moberly Ln, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States

The annual salary range for this position is $ - $. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Benefits information is provided by Walmart and includes medical, vision, dental, 401(k), stock purchase, life insurance, and paid time off, subject to eligibility and plan terms. See One.

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805 Se Moberly Ln, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States

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