(USA) Principal, Software Engineer, Information Security

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
The Principal Software Engineer in Information Security will lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable software solutions aligned with business objectives. This role requires expertise in stakeholder management, security technologies, and infrastructure security to influence technical outcomes and drive innovation. The position involves overseeing coding standards, guiding teams on best practices, and ensuring compliance with quality and security requirements. The engineer will collaborate across functions to address complex challenges, enhance system operability, and support continuous improvement in software development and security operations within a dynamic environment.
About the team:
The team leads the design and implementation of advanced global network segmentation strategies focused on regulatory compliance and enterprise security. It drives innovation by researching emerging technologies and delivering automated infrastructure as code solutions to meet evolving business needs. Members provide technical guidance and mentorship within a global security engineering environment. The team emphasizes strategic architecture development for complex, high-scale security programs and maintains audit compliance initiatives. Collaboration and expertise in cloud automation, network protocols, and continuous integration pipelines ensure robust, scalable security solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
What you'll do:

• Lead design and implementation of secure software solutions aligned with business requirements and security standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify needs, influence technical outcomes, and communicate shared goals effectively.
• Guide coding practices, frameworks, and platforms to ensure scalability, maintainability, and security compliance.
• Drive automation of repetitive tasks within CI/CD pipelines to enhance operational efficiency.
• Oversee testing strategies, including security and performance, to validate software quality and risk mitigation.
• Monitor application performance, lead defect management, and implement corrective actions to maintain system integrity.
• Mentor engineering teams, fostering technical excellence and adherence to best practices.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience in stakeholder management, including identification, engagement, and communication to align technical and business objectives.
• Proven expertise in designing scalable, secure software solutions with strong knowledge of security technologies and infrastructure security.
• Proficiency in coding standards, frameworks, and platforms such as Microsoft Azure, with ability to guide teams on best practices.
• Strong background in test strategy development, defect management, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes.
• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into effective technical designs and solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring, coaching, and developing engineering teams to achieve high performance.

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 :
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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, 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.