(USA) Principal, Software Engineer

Walmart Global Tech is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Platform Intelligence team working on Watchtower, a centralized operational hub built on Spotify Backstage. This role focuses on architecting and building operational intelligence platforms that thousands of engineers rely on during critical moments. The position is part of the Enterprise People Technology team, supporting technology deployment across Walmart's global enterprise.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and AI integration. You'll be working with modern technologies including React, TypeScript, Redis, and PostgreSQL to create systems that blend automation with human judgment at massive scale. The platform you'll build will be crucial for incident response and error correction across Walmart's technology infrastructure.

As a Fortune #1 company, your work will impact millions of associates globally. The position offers competitive compensation ($110,000-$220,000) plus performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401(k) matching, and stock purchase options. Walmart's culture emphasizes in-person collaboration at their Bentonville headquarters, fostering innovation and quick alignment among teams.

This is an opportunity to work at scale, where your code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. You'll be part of a team that includes software engineers, data scientists, and cybersecurity experts working at the forefront of retail disruption. The role offers significant growth potential and the chance to make an epic impact while working with cutting-edge technologies.