(USA) Principal, Software Engineer

# Position Summary...

# What youll do...

## Role summary As a Principal Software Engineer at Walmart you will lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities including cloud-native architectures and AIML frameworks to support critical business functions. This role requires driving the full software development lifecycle across multiple teams ensuring high availability reliability and innovation in distributed systems. You will provide strategic technical leadership mentor engineering teams and collaborate cross-functionally to translate complex business needs into effective technical solutions. Your expertise will advance Walmarts technology vision while maintaining operational excellence and continuous improvement.

## About the team The SandmanAd-tech team comprises skilled Machine Learning Engineers Data Scientists and Full Stack technologists dedicated to delivering scalable data-driven solutions for Walmart. This multidisciplinary group combines expertise in AI software engineering and data science to develop autonomous AI agents deploy reliable applications and build core engineering capabilities at enterprise scale. Leveraging data AI and agile methodologies the team drives innovation that enhances operational efficiency and supports Walmarts mission. Collaboration within the team fosters the creation of intelligent systems that improve business performance across the organization.

## What youll do

• Lead platform engineering efforts to deliver scalable cloud-native infrastructure and reusable tooling aligned with strategic roadmaps.
• Drive full software development lifecycle management including design testing deployment and maintenance of distributed systems.
• Architect and integrate AIML-enhanced applications supporting real-time data processing and multi-step reasoning capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship promoting engineering excellence and standardization across teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable technical requirements and measurable success metrics.
• Ensure high system availability fault tolerance and continuous improvement through innovation and operational rigor.

## What youll bring

• Extensive experience in platform engineering leadership delivering scalable infrastructure and reusable tooling aligned with strategic roadmaps.
• Proven expertise in cloud-native architecture and distributed system design ensuring high availability and fault tolerance.
• Strong technical execution skills across the full software development lifecycle including CICD testing and incident response.
• Proficiency in AIML integration and building intelligent software systems using languages such as Python and Java.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical mentorship and influence architectural decisions across multiple teams.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to engage cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement innovation and maintaining high-quality technical standards.

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 401k 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 andor 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 httpsone.walmart.comnotices.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sams Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelors 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.

Hoboken New Jersey US-10649 The annual salary range for this position is 132000.00 - 264000.00 Sunnyvale California US-11789 The annual salary range for this position is 143000.00 - 286000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Stock.

# Minimum Qualifications...

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

• Option 1: Bachelors 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.

• Masters 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 Walmarts accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

# Primary Location...

121 River St Hoboken NJ 07030-5989 United States of America

Walmart 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.