(USA) Principal, Software Engineer

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Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Hybrid
143K-286K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Cloud • Logistics • Machine Learning • Retail
The Role
Lead design and implementation of scalable, cloud-native software solutions. Drive architecture, coding standards, testing strategy, CI/CD pipelines, telemetry, and cross-team delivery while performing requirements analysis, risk management, and root cause remediation to improve software quality and performance.
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Position Summary...

What you'll do...Role summary:
Join Walmart as a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable software solutions that align with business objectives. This role involves driving technical architecture, overseeing coding standards, and ensuring high-quality, secure, and maintainable code. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams to analyze requirements, manage risks, and deliver innovative products while supporting continuous integration and deployment processes. This position demands strong problem-solving skills, expertise in cloud-native architectures, and a commitment to advancing technology within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
About the team:
The Last Mile Delivery team combines customer insights with advanced technology to develop a strategic product roadmap that enhances satisfaction while supporting Walmart’s Everyday Low Prices. The team emphasizes cost-effective process optimization and creates reusable technologies to streamline customer acquisition, onboarding, and merchant support across in-store, mobile, and web platforms. They refine tariffs and assortment strategies to maintain affordability and deliver tailored experiences. Their work drives operational excellence and innovative product delivery, ensuring seamless, efficient solutions aligned with Walmart’s commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
What you'll do:
  • Analyze and classify requirements, including functional and non-functional, to align solutions with business objectives.
  • Design scalable, modular software architectures incorporating disaster recovery and cloud-native principles.
  • Develop detailed designs, including mock screens and pseudocode, to guide implementation and clarify requirements.
  • Lead coding efforts, ensuring adherence to standards, security, and maintainability across platforms and frameworks.
  • Drive test strategy development, tool selection, and execution to ensure comprehensive coverage and defect resolution.
  • Monitor program metrics, manage CI/CD pipelines, and support continuous integration and deployment processes.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to enhance software quality and performance.

What you'll bring:
  • Extensive experience in software architecture, distributed systems, and scalable design patterns.
  • Proficiency in coding languages such as JavaScript and Python, with strong adherence to coding standards and security practices.
  • Expertise in requirements analysis, including functional and non-functional requirements, risk assessment, and user story creation.
  • Strong skills in solution design, cloud-native architecture, and platform development.
  • Proven ability to lead testing strategies, defect management, and root cause analysis.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation scripting, and telemetry implementation.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to drive continuous improvement in software engineering processes.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
Option 2: 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years' experience in software engineering or related area., We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Primary Location...

1395 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area plus 5 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
  • 7 years' experience in software engineering or related area (alternative to degree plus experience).
  • Extensive experience in software architecture, distributed systems, and scalable design patterns.
  • Proficiency in JavaScript and Python.
  • Expertise in requirements analysis including functional and non-functional requirements, risk assessment, and user story creation.
  • Strong skills in solution design, cloud-native architecture, and platform development.
  • Proven ability to lead testing strategies, defect management, and root cause analysis.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation scripting, and telemetry implementation.
  • Ability to enforce coding standards, security practices, and maintainable code across platforms.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and commitment to continuous improvement in software engineering processes.
  • Master's degree in related field and 3 years' experience (preferred).
  • Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards, assistive technologies, and accessibility best practices (preferred).

Walmart Global Tech Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Walmart Global Tech and has not been reviewed or approved by Walmart Global Tech.

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Compensation packages typically include base pay, performance bonuses, and stock awards, with access to an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests annual bonus structures and stock grants are a consistent part of total compensation in many roles.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings include a company 401(k) match and stock purchase options that support long‑term savings. Feedback suggests these programs are a notable strength within the overall package.
  • Parental & Family Support Family benefits feature paid parental leave and adoption assistance, alongside tax‑advantaged accounts for healthcare spending. Feedback suggests these supports contribute meaningfully to perceived total rewards value.

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