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(USA) Principal, Software Engineer

World's leading retailer focused on helping people save money so they can live better, combining retail innovation with technology.
Bellevue, WA, USABentonville, AR, USA
$132,000 - $264,000
Machine Learning
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Retail

Description For (USA) Principal, Software Engineer

Join Walmart Global Tech as a Principal Software Engineer in a role that combines cutting-edge AI technology with real-world impact. This position focuses on developing sophisticated machine learning and AI solutions that will enhance the experience of Walmart's 2 million+ associates worldwide. As part of the Enterprise People Technology team, you'll work on pioneering systems that combine mobile, data, and AI technologies to revolutionize employee experiences at Fortune #1 company.

The role demands expertise in both traditional machine learning and modern AI techniques, including work with large language models, retrieval-augmented generation systems, and multi-agent architectures. You'll be responsible for developing scalable ML solutions, fine-tuning models, and creating robust evaluation frameworks that ensure high-quality AI implementations.

Walmart offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary ($132,000-$264,000 based on location), performance bonuses, stock options, and extensive health benefits. The company's culture emphasizes in-person collaboration at their major tech hubs in Bellevue and Bentonville, fostering innovation and quick alignment among teams.

This is an opportunity to leverage advanced AI/ML expertise to create solutions that directly impact millions of users, while working with a leading retail technology organization that's actively shaping the future of enterprise AI applications. The role combines technical leadership with practical implementation, requiring both deep technical knowledge and the ability to deliver production-ready AI systems at scale.

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Responsibilities For (USA) Principal, Software Engineer

  • Develop and deploy machine learning models using decision trees, random forests, and gradient boosting techniques
  • Apply unsupervised learning techniques for data insights
  • Build and refine Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems
  • Design and orchestrate multi-agent LLM systems
  • Fine-tune and optimize large language models
  • Develop automated and human-in-the-loop evaluation frameworks
  • Work across cloud-native AI platforms to deploy scalable ML/AI solutions

Requirements For (USA) Principal, Software Engineer

Python
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and 5 years' experience, OR 7 years' experience in software engineering
  • Deep expertise in traditional ML techniques and frameworks
  • Proficiency in unsupervised learning methods
  • Experience with generative AI and retrieval-augmented architectures
  • Understanding of agent-based LLM frameworks
  • Experience fine-tuning LLMs
  • Technical fluency in Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face
  • Experience with cloud AI platforms and MLOps tools

Benefits For (USA) Principal, Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Education Budget
Equity
  • Multiple health plan options including vision & dental plans
  • 401(k) match and stock purchase plan
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • PTO including vacation and sick leave
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Education assistance for Associate and dependents
  • Military leave pay
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Associate discounts
  • Performance-based bonus awards

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