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Principal, Software Engineer

Multi-national, people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer with over 2.2 million associates
Bentonville, AR, USASunnyvale, CA, USA
$110,000 - $286,000
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
12+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Principal, Software Engineer

Walmart's CCaaS Platform team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of their next-generation Contact Center as a Service platform. This role focuses on developing AI and GenAI capabilities to enhance agent experience and productivity. The position requires 80% hands-on coding, leading the development of multi-tenant systems and innovative Machine Learning solutions. The role offers competitive compensation ($110K-$286K depending on location) and comprehensive benefits. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of experience in software engineering, expert-level programming skills, and deep knowledge of cloud platforms and ML systems. This position provides an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology while impacting Walmart's global operations. The role is based in either Bentonville, AR or Sunnyvale, CA, offering the chance to work with a leading retail technology team while developing next-generation contact center solutions.

Last updated 19 days ago

Responsibilities For Principal, Software Engineer

  • Provide strategic guidance in system architecture and software development process
  • Hands on prototyping, researching and construction of mission critical systems
  • Lead and mentor teams in implementation of complex systems
  • Design, develop, and deploy enterprise-grade LLM-powered intelligent applications
  • Implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines
  • Act as a platform enabler and technical collaborator

Requirements For Principal, Software Engineer

Python
Java
Kubernetes
  • Expert-level proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java
  • Experience in Linux-based development environments and containerization
  • Experience with cloud platforms like GCP or Azure
  • Strong working knowledge of SQL and modern data engineering practices
  • Proficient in version control with Git
  • 12+ years of industry experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Benefits For Principal, Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Multiple health plan options including vision & dental plans
  • 401(k) and stock purchase plans
  • Associate discounts in-store and online
  • Education assistance
  • Parental Leave
  • Military service pay
  • Paid Time off including vacation and sick leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability

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