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Principal, Software Engineer

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

Description For Principal, Software Engineer

Walmart Global Tech is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Customer Care Technology team, focusing on revolutionizing customer service experiences through cutting-edge technology including GenAI. This role is part of the Enterprise Business Systems organization, building best-in-class customer service experiences for hundreds of millions of Walmart customers globally. The position offers an opportunity to work with a team of software engineers, data scientists, and machine learning experts who are pushing the boundaries of GenAI technology in complex enterprise applications.

The role involves leading technical initiatives, mentoring team members, and driving architectural decisions that impact systems at massive scale. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing software solutions that help customers resolve their issues efficiently while saving time and money. The position requires expertise across multiple layers of the tech stack and the ability to make strategic technical decisions that balance immediate needs with long-term scalability.

Working at Walmart Global Tech means being part of a team where one line of code can impact hundreds of millions of people. The company emphasizes in-person collaboration at their various hubs, including their global headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, and primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay area and New York/New Jersey. The compensation package is competitive, including performance bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineer who wants to make a significant impact on customer service technology while working with the latest in AI and machine learning. The role offers the chance to work on challenging problems at scale while contributing to Walmart's mission of helping people save money and live better.

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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 GenAI development and apply it to 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 NoSQL 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
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Education Budget
Equity
  • Multiple health plan options including vision & dental plans
  • 401(k) and stock purchase plans
  • Life insurance
  • Associate discounts in-store and online
  • Education assistance for Associate and dependents
  • Parental Leave
  • Military service pay
  • Paid Time off including vacation and sick leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Performance-based bonus awards

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