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Principal, Software Engineer

World's leading retailer focused on helping customers save money and live better through innovative technology solutions.
$132,000 - $264,000
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Principal, Software Engineer

Join Walmart Global Tech as a Principal Software Engineer in the Customer Care Technology team, where you'll be at the forefront of revolutionizing customer service experiences through cutting-edge technology, including Gen AI. This role offers an opportunity to impact hundreds of millions of Walmart customers globally while working with a team of software engineers, data scientists, and machine learning experts.

As part of the Enterprise Business Systems organization, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions that help customers save time and money. The position requires expertise across multiple layers of the tech stack and offers the chance to work with emerging technologies like Gen AI in customer care products.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both deep technical expertise and strong leadership skills. You'll be responsible for leading design and code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the development of high-quality, scalable systems. The position offers competitive compensation ($132,000-$264,000) plus performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Walmart's culture emphasizes in-person collaboration at their various hubs, including the global headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, and primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay area and New York/New Jersey. The company provides an inclusive environment where innovation at scale can truly impact millions of customers daily.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to leverage their expertise to solve complex problems at scale while contributing to Walmart's mission of helping customers save money and live better. The role offers significant growth potential and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a company that's actively shaping the future of retail.

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Responsibilities For Principal, Software Engineer

  • Collaborate with cross functional teams to understand business problems and requirements
  • Lead team in performing design and code reviews
  • Create scalable applications that solve complex real world problems
  • Develop expertise in Gen AI development and application in customer care products
  • Improve operational excellence to ensure high quality, high availability systems

Requirements For Principal, Software Engineer

  • 8+ years of relevant industry experience in building highly available systems
  • Demonstrated end-to-end ownership of complex projects in production
  • Expertise in service oriented architecture
  • Expertise with Relational and/or No SQL Database
  • Experience with CI/CD and operational excellence best practices
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
  • Mentoring/coaching junior engineers
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent experience)

Benefits For Principal, Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Performance-based bonus awards
  • Medical, vision and dental coverage
  • 401(k) match
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Parental leave
  • Family care leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Company discounts
  • Military Leave Pay
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
  • Education benefits through Live Better U program

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