USA) Principal, Software Engineer, Information Security

Position: (USA) Principal, Software Engineer, Information Security
Position Summary...
The Principal Software Engineer, Information Security, leads the design and implementation of secure, scalable software solutions aligned with business objectives. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to address complex security challenges, driving technical excellence, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The position requires expertise in coding, solution design, and stakeholder engagement to deliver high-quality, maintainable products. The engineer will guide development practices, oversee testing and defect management, and promote continuous improvement to safeguard information assets while supporting organizational goals.

About the team:

The AI Security Team designs and maintains advanced security frameworks to protect AI-driven assets across the enterprise. They focus on mitigating risks associated with Generative AI and Agentic Workflows, addressing challenges like prompt injection and model supply chain management. Leveraging expertise in systems engineering, cloud migration, continuous integration, and software development, the team builds secure, scalable infrastructure. Their proactive approach strengthens defenses against emerging threats, enabling innovative AI solutions while safeguarding critical organizational resources with

What you'll do...

• Lead design and implementation of secure, scalable software solutions aligned with business requirements and security standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify needs, influence technical outcomes, and communicate shared goals effectively.
• Guide coding practices, frameworks, and tools to ensure maintainability, high availability, and compliance with security protocols.
• Drive automation of repetitive tasks within CI/CD pipelines to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Oversee testing strategies, defect management, and root cause analysis to maintain software quality and security.
• Monitor application performance and lead continuous improvement initiatives based on telemetry and analytics.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience in software engineering with a strong focus on information security and scalable solution design.
• Proficiency in coding languages such as Python and familiarity with frameworks and platforms including Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Expertise in stakeholder management, including identification, engagement, and communication to align technical and business goals.
• Proven ability to lead and guide teams on coding standards, security best practices.
• Strong analytical skills to assess business requirements, perform root cause analysis, and drive defect management processes.
• Experience with Dev Ops practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation scripting to enhance software delivery and quality.
• Ability to translate complex business needs into functional, secure, and maintainable software solutions.

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.

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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.

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