Principal, Software Engineer

WalmartBentonville, ARfull_timeprincipal

$143,000 – $286,000 USD

Tech Stack

Solid badges = required, outlined = preferred

Responsibilities

  • Accelerate the design and implementation of end-to-end applications using GenAI and backend technologies, incorporating communication components and integrating LLMs, MCP, and agent-based workflows.
  • Architect and deploy highly available, observable, and reliable systems using Kubernetes, containerized microservices, and service-oriented architectures, optimizing for performance and scalability in large enterprise environments.
  • Automate OE/EE metrics, modernization tracking, and engineering maturity assessments using AI-driven workflows and intelligent agentic workflows, reducing manual reporting and project management overhead.
  • Apply OE/EE principles to ensure scalable and maintainable designs, standardize AI-assisted practices for CI/CD, code reviews, testing, and observability, and partner with leadership to embed automation-first practices.
  • Represent SCMAL in company-wide OE/EE forums, lead OE/EE champions, and communicate advancements and best practices to the broader developer community.

Soft Skills

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AaCross-Functional CollaborationTechnical Decision-MakingTeam Leadership

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Company Discounts
  • Dental
  • Disability Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase
  • Flexible PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Mental Health
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Vision

Culture

Cross-Functional TeamsContinuous LearnerAutomation-First

Requirements

Required: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area
Preferred: Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area
Regions: Us

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About Walmart
Industry: retail
Size: enterprise

Walmart Global Tech is building the next-generation infrastructure applications platform for Walmart's vast global retail network, focusing on automation, observability, and streamlining operations.

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Compensation
Base salary: $143,000 – $286,000 USD
Equity: Stock
Bonus: annual or quarterly performance bonuses