(USA) Principal, Software Engineer, Information Security

Position Summary...

The Principal Software Engineer, Information Security, leads the design, development, and implementation of strategic Identity and Access Management (IAM) initiatives across the enterprise. This role will serve as a technical leader responsible for modernizing identity platforms, driving automation, and delivering scalable solutions that improve user lifecycle management, security, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate combines deep IAM expertise with strong software engineering capabilities and has a proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from architecture through delivery.

About the team:

The Workforce Identity Lifecycle Management (WILM) team manages the complete lifecycle of workforce identities, ensuring precise and timely account provisioning, updates, and deactivation. The team delivers automated identity services integrated with HR systems and supports platforms like Active Directory and cloud environments. Focused on identity synchronization, automation, and governance, WILM enhances data accuracy, reduces manual tasks, and maintains secure, compliant identity operations. Their efforts ensure consistent identity data across the enterprise, provide essential access management, and drive continuous improvements in identity security and operational efficiency.

What you'll do...

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise IAM solutions and modernization efforts.
• Architect and develop automated user provisioning and deprovisioning solutions across enterprise systems.
• Design and implement identity data consistency and synchronization capabilities that support enterprise migration and mobility initiatives.
• Partner with business, security, infrastructure, messaging, HR, and application teams to deliver integrated IAM solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple teams and organizations, influencing architecture, standards, and engineering best practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to identity automation and operational processes.
• Mentor engineers and serve as a subject matter expert for IAM strategy, development, and platform engineering.
• Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, reliability, and scalability requirements.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, software engineering, or identity and access management.
• Deep expertise in enterprise IAM technologies and user lifecycle management.
• Experience designing and implementing identity provisioning and synchronization solutions.
• Strong development experience with modern programming and scripting languages such as C#, .NET, PowerShell, Python, Java, or similar.
• Experience integrating enterprise applications with identity platforms and APIs.
• Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, federation, SSO, MFA, and directory services.
• Experience working across large, complex enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives spanning multiple teams and organizations.

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 $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 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: Bachelor''s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 5years' experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.

Option 2: 7 years' experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Certification in Security+, GISF, CISSP, CCSP, or GSEC, Master's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity or related area and 3 years' experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects, 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...

805 Se Moberly Ln., Bentonville, AR 72712, 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. The Principal Software Engineer, Information Security, leads the design, development, and implementation of strategic Identity and Access Management (IAM) initiatives across the enterprise. This role will serve as a technical leader responsible for modernizing identity platforms, driving automation, and delivering scalable solutions that improve user lifecycle management, security, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate combines deep IAM expertise with strong software engineering capabilities and has a proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from architecture through delivery. About the team: The Workforce Identity Lifecycle Management (WILM) team manages the complete lifecycle of workforce identities, ensuring precise and timely account provisioning, updates, and deactivation. The team delivers automated identity services integrated with HR systems and supports platforms like Active Directory and cloud environments. Focused on identity synchronization, automation, and governance, WILM enhances data accuracy, reduces manual tasks, and maintains secure, compliant identity operations. Their efforts ensure consistent identity data across the enterprise, provide essential access management, and drive continuous improvements in identity security and operational efficiency.