(USA) Principal, Software Engineer

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Our high-powered team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our work on incubation and growth of consumer health solutions at the Fortune 1. The work you will do has the ability to improve health outcomes across the country. You’ll work with top talent in the business and lead the development of cutting-edge data-driven web and cloud software solutions.

About the team: 

Our team provides innovative solutions at the intersection of retail and consumer health that empower Walmart’s consumers, businesses, and partners to make informed decisions. Your expertise will play a critical role in shaping our products and services that drive key strategic initiatives and business outcomes.

What You’ll Do: 

• As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the technical design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge software solutions on Walmart’s Web and cloud platform.

• You will work closely with cross-functional product, engineering, and data science teams to plan, design, build, test, and deploy scalable, secure, high-performance APIs and web applications using React, Node.js, SQL, Kubernetes, and Cloud technologies.

• You will develop and execute CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, build, deployment, and monitoring of these software applications.

• You will mentor engineers, providing guidance, support, and feedback to ensure high-quality codebase and best practices.

What You’ll Bring: 

• 8+ years of experience in leading technical teams or equivalent experience as a Technical Lead or Staff/Senior Software Engineer with focus on web, e-commerce, consumer health and engagement platforms.

• Proven track record in incubating, developing, and monitoring high-performance APIs and web applications using React, Node.js, SQL, deployed with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes on cloud.

• Strong understanding of database systems, specifically SQL, and experience with data modeling and design.

• Strong understanding of data analysis, logging, metrics monitoring, and A/B testing.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills to mentor engineers and lead cross-functional teams to delivery of solutions.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

This role is based on-site in Sunnyvale, California, we have an excellent relocation package to help get you there!

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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.

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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.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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.

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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00-$286,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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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 and5 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...

640 W California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4828, United States of America