Principal, Software Engineer
Description For Principal, Software Engineer
Join Walmart's Sam's Club division as a Principal Software Engineer where you'll lead technical innovation and large-scale platform development. This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership, requiring 10+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on cloud technologies and mobile applications. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including Java, Spring framework, Kafka, and Azure cloud, while mentoring teams and driving architectural decisions. The position offers competitive compensation ($110K-$220K) plus comprehensive benefits. As part of Walmart Global Tech, you'll impact millions of customers while working in a hybrid environment that balances in-office collaboration with flexible remote work. The role is based in Bentonville, AR, a growing tech hub with rich cultural amenities including Crystal Bridges Museum and extensive trail systems. This is an opportunity to shape the future of retail technology while working for the Fortune #1 company in a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and work-life balance.
Responsibilities For Principal, Software Engineer
- Lead technical discovery, design, and implementation of large-scale platforms and products
- Provide deep technical expertise and thought leadership
- Identify opportunities and influence leaders to solve high impact problems
- Mentor, coach and strengthen technical expertise within the team
- Lead discovery phase of large software engineering projects
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine project strategy
- Drive prototype development to ensure concept feasibility
Requirements For Principal, Software Engineer
- 10+ years of experience providing technical and architectural guidance
- 3+ years in technical lead or architect roles
- Extensive experience building large-scale, high-performing mobile applications
- Strong Java, Spring framework, Kafka, SQL and cloud experience
- Experience with container technologies such as Docker on Kubernetes
- Strong API design, development, and management skills
- Experience with cloud native technology, CI/CD
- Experience in Azure cloud architecture and deployments
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent experience)
Benefits For Principal, Software Engineer
- Multiple health plans including medical, vision & dental coverage
- 401(k) match
- Stock purchase plan
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- PTO
- Company-paid life insurance
- Education assistance through Live Better U program
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
