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(USA) Principal, Software Engineer

World's leading retailer focused on helping people save money so they can live better.
Sunnyvale, CA, USABellevue, WA, USABentonville, AR, USA
$110,000 - $286,000
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · E-Commerce

Description For (USA) Principal, Software Engineer

Walmart Global Tech is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Traffic Foundation team within the Global Technology Platform group. This role focuses on building and designing systems that handle millions of requests per second, playing a crucial role in scaling Walmart's infrastructure. The position involves working with cutting-edge technology to make Walmart's systems the fastest and most resilient in the industry.

The role is part of the Infrastructure & Platforms team, which is fundamental to Walmart's success at scale. You'll be working on traffic orchestration, load balancing, and high-performance distributed systems. The position requires expertise in building Layer 4 and 7 systems, managing large-scale server infrastructure, and deep understanding of networking protocols.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll lead complex, cross-functional projects, mentor other engineers, and drive technical vision. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $110,000 to $286,000 depending on location, plus additional benefits including performance bonuses, stock options, and comprehensive healthcare.

Walmart offers a hybrid work environment, combining in-office collaboration with flexible remote work. The company emphasizes diversity and inclusion, believing that understanding and respecting unique perspectives leads to better solutions for their customers and communities.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact at massive scale, working with cutting-edge technology while enjoying the stability and benefits of a Fortune 1 company. The role is perfect for experienced engineers who want to solve complex technical challenges while helping millions of customers save money and live better.

Last updated 19 days ago

Responsibilities For (USA) Principal, Software Engineer

  • Drive technical vision and influence product roadmap
  • Implement large-scale, complex, cross-functional projects
  • Lead discovery phase of large projects to develop high level design
  • Supervise work of cross-functional groups of engineers
  • Direct root cause analysis of critical business and production issues
  • Support business objectives and ensure business needs are met
  • Develop innovation strategies and best practices

Requirements For (USA) Principal, Software Engineer

Go
Java
  • 8+ years of professional experience in software engineering
  • Experience building Layer 4 and 7 orchestration/routing/load balancing systems
  • Experience managing systems with >1K servers
  • Experience with cloud (Azure/Go preferred)
  • DevOps experience
  • Clear understanding of TCP/HTTP request/response protocols/lifecycle
  • 4+ years experience in Go/C/C++/Java
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent experience)

Benefits For (USA) 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
  • Life insurance
  • Associate discounts in-store and online
  • Education assistance for Associate and dependents
  • Parental Leave
  • Military service pay
  • Paid Time off (vacation, sick, parental)
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Performance-based bonus awards

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