Principal Software Engineer - Tech

Position: (USA) Principal Software Engineer - Tech
Reference: R-2674699

Posted:

Location:

Sunnyvale, CA, United States; BENTONVILLE, ARSalary: $95000 - $165000/year

Type:
Full time / Regular/Permanent Company:
Walmart Business Segment:
Home Office Role summary:
The Principal Software Engineer - Tech leads complex, large-scale projects by translating requirements into innovative technical solutions and overseeing design, development, and testing activities. This role directs cross-functional engineering teams, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes while driving root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Collaborating closely with business partners, the position shapes strategic priorities and fosters effective communication across stakeholders.

The role also emphasizes mentoring and developing team members, promoting ethical standards, and supporting organizational goals through adaptability, innovation, and a commitment to operational excellence. About the team:
Our team develops and enhances Search, Personalization, and Advertising Data Science platforms that support digital shopping at Walmart and Sam’s Club. We design advanced machine learning and AI-driven algorithms to help customers find relevant products, receive tailored recommendations, and engage with sponsored content. Utilizing expertise in predictive analytics, data strategy, and natural language processing, the team continuously innovates to deliver impactful data solutions.

These efforts improve customer engagement and drive business value across multiple digital channels, fostering a collaborative environment focused on technical excellence and innovation. What you'll do:

Lead and direct large-scale, complex cross-functional engineering projects, translating requirements into technical solutions and overseeing design and code reviews.

Manage and mentor engineering teams, including offshore associates, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.

Drive root cause analysis for critical issues, implementing solutions to prevent recurrence and improve system reliability.

Collaborate with business partners to identify priorities, develop project plans, and ensure timely delivery of software solutions.

Lead discovery phases by partnering with stakeholders to develop high-level designs, prototypes, and proof of concepts.

Promote continuous improvement by adopting new technologies and supporting team learning and adaptability.

What you'll bring:

Extensive experience leading large-scale, cross-functional engineering projects with a focus on technical solution design and delivery.

Proven ability to translate complex requirements into scalable software architectures and design artifacts.

Strong expertise in cloud computing architecture, cloud-native solutions, and platform design and development.

Proficiency in applying model-driven design and engineering design processes to enhance software quality.

Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and developing engineering teams, including offshore associates.

Skilled in root cause analysis, problem solving, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Effective collaboration with business partners to align technical solutions with strategic objectives.

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.

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