Walmart
Principal, Software Engineer
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Job Description
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.
About the team: The Membership Experience Engineering team at Walmart develops scalable, reliable technology to enhance shopping journeys for millions worldwide. The team prioritizes technical excellence, integrity, and customer-focused solutions while supporting professional growth and knowledge sharing. Collaborating across functions, members drive innovation through iterative development, code review, and continuous improvement. Utilizing advanced tools and AI integration, the team delivers high-quality software aligned with Walmart’s standards, empowering associates and improving the overall shopping experience globally.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- 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.
- 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.
- 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
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.
- Knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.
- 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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Employment Type
Full Time
Experience Level
Senior
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Posted
2 days ago
Country
US