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Principal, Software Engineer - MLE, People.AI

Fortune #1 retailer employing over 2.3 million associates worldwide, with 1.6 million in the U.S.
Bentonville, AR, USA
$110,000 - $220,000
Machine Learning
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Principal, Software Engineer - MLE, People.AI

Walmart's Enterprise People Technology team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for their People.AI team, which develops and deploys AI/ML solutions supporting Walmart associates globally. This role focuses on building LLM-powered intelligent experiences within chatbots and business applications to enhance associate experience and productivity. As a Fortune #1 company, this position offers an opportunity to impact millions of associates worldwide through innovative AI solutions.

The role involves designing and implementing sophisticated AI systems using cutting-edge technologies like LangChain, LangGraph, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines. You'll be responsible for creating developer-friendly frameworks that enable rapid AI solution development while maintaining high standards of reliability and governance. The position requires expert-level programming skills, deep understanding of machine learning principles, and extensive experience with cloud platforms and DevOps practices.

Working in Bentonville, AR, you'll join a team that's pushing the boundaries of AI application in enterprise settings. The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $110,000 to $220,000 annually, plus performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401(k), and stock purchase options. Walmart's commitment to associate development is demonstrated through their Live Better U program, offering fully paid education benefits.

This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI applications in one of the world's largest retailers, while working with state-of-the-art technologies and contributing to solutions that directly impact millions of associates' daily work experiences.

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Responsibilities For Principal, Software Engineer - MLE, People.AI

  • Design, develop, and deploy LLM-powered intelligent applications
  • Build and integrate enterprise-grade conversational agents and AI copilots
  • Leverage state-of-the-art LLMs and frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph
  • Implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines
  • Enhance clarity, conciseness, and readability of generated knowledge Q&A
  • Build developer-friendly tools and reusable frameworks
  • Act as a platform enabler and technical collaborator

Requirements For Principal, Software Engineer - MLE, People.AI

Python
Java
Kubernetes
Linux
  • Expert-level proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java
  • Experience designing and operationalizing end-to-end ML systems
  • Understanding of core machine learning principles
  • Deep experience in Linux-based development environments
  • Experience with cloud platforms like GCP or Azure
  • Proficiency in building API-based services and distributed systems
  • Strong working knowledge of SQL
  • Proficient in version control with Git
  • 8+ years of industry experience
  • Clear and confident communication skills

Benefits For Principal, Software Engineer - MLE, People.AI

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards
  • Medical, vision and dental coverage
  • 401(k)
  • Stock purchase
  • 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
  • Live Better U - Walmart-paid education benefit program

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