Principal, Software Engineer

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Role summary:
The Principal Software Engineer -Techleadscomplex,large-scaleprojectsbytranslatingrequirementsintoinnovativetechnicalsolutionsandoverseeingdesign,development,andtestingactivities.

Thisroledirectscross-functionalengineeringteams,ensuringtimelydeliveryandhigh-qualityoutcomeswhiledrivingrootcauseanalysisandcontinuousimprovement.

Collaboratingcloselywithbusinesspartners,thepositionshapesstrategicprioritiesandfosterseffectivecommunicationacrossstakeholders.

You'llalsoshapehowAIfitsintwoways:ascapabilitiesinsideourproductsandplatforms,andasaforcemultiplierforhowourengineersdesign,build,test,andrunsoftware.

Thisisahands-ontechnicalleadershiprole.
About the team:
Our team develops and scales core platform services supporting high-traffic systems across the business. We design and deliver robust microservices using technologies such as Java/Spring Boot, No

SQL databases, Kafka messaging, and cloud platforms like Azure and GCP. Managing the full software lifecycle, we ensure system reliability and performance. The team builds technology behind critical customer transactions, enabling seamless cart building, discount application, and checkout processes. Operating at large scale, our services remain dependable during peak events. We are advancing the platform by integrating AI to enhance system intelligence and engineering efficiency.
What you'll do:

• Leadplatformengineeringeffortsbydeliveringscalableinfrastructure,reusable tooling,andcloud-nativearchitecturesalignedwithstrategicroadmaps.
• Drivefullsoftwaredevelopmentlifecycleactivitiesincludingdesign,coding,testing,deployment,andmaintenanceacrossmultipleteams.
• ArchitectandimplementAI-enhancedapplicationsandintelligentsystemssupportingmillionsofusers.
• Providetechnicalleadershipandmentorshiptoengineeringteams,promotingbestpracticesandinnovation.
• Collaboratewithstakeholderstotranslatebusinessneedsintoactionabletechnicalrequirementsandmeasurableoutcomes.
• Maintainarchitecturaldocumentationtoensuretransparencyandalignment.
• Fostercontinuousimprovementbyintegratingnewtechnologiesandoptimizingprocesses.
• BuildAI-powered capabilities,suchasLLM-driven automation,agenticworkflows,anomalydetectionwiththerightguardrails

What you'll bring:

• Extensiveexperienceinplatformengineeringleadership,deliveringscalable,cloud-nativearchitecturesandreusabletooling.
• Provenexpertiseinsoftwaredevelopmentlifecyclemanagement,including CI/CD,testing,observability,andincidentresponse.
• StrongproficiencyinAI/MLintegrationandbuildingintelligentsoftwaresystemsusinglanguagessuchas
  
  Python,Java,andC++.
• Demonstratedabilitytoapplymodel-drivendesignandtechnicalsolutiondesigntocomplexdistributedsystems.
• Exceptional problem-solvingskillswithafocusoninnovationandcontinuousimprovement.
• Effectivementorshipandleadershipcapabilitiestoguideengineeringteamsandinfluencearchitecturaldecisions.
• ExperiencewithMCPorsimilarpatternsforconnectingAIagentstoenterprisesystemsandtools

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  .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.

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