(USA) Principal, Software Engineer

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 AI/ML frameworks, to support long-term technical evolution. This role involves driving full lifecycle software development across multiple teams, ensuring high availability and reliability of distributed systems. You will provide strategic technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to translate complex business needs into effective solutions. Your expertise will advance innovation, operational excellence, and the continuous improvement of Walmart's technology platforms.

About the team:

The Global Marketplace Walmart Fulfillment Services Billing team develops and maintains high-scale backend systems that manage invoices, incentives, and adjustments with a focus on accuracy, reliability, and operational quality. The team drives scalable, resilient solutions supporting business growth and efficiency. It emphasizes architectural excellence, adoption of modern technologies including AI and automation, and continuous improvement. Collaborating closely with product teams and engineers, the team fosters strong technical leadership and innovation to deliver reliable infrastructure that meets evolving business needs in a distributed engineering environment.

What you''ll do:

• Lead platform engineering efforts to deliver scalable, cloud-native infrastructure and reusable tooling aligned with strategic roadmaps.
• Drive full software development lifecycle activities including design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance across multiple teams.
• Architect and implement distributed systems optimized for real-time data processing and AI/ML integration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, promoting best practices and architectural consistency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into clear technical requirements and measurable success metrics.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables by applying sound technical judgment and managing project execution.
• Foster continuous improvement through innovation, knowledge sharing, and adoption of emerging technologies.

What you''ll bring:

• Extensive experience in platform engineering, delivering scalable, cloud-native architectures and reusable tooling.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing distributed systems optimized for real-time data processing and AI/ML integration.
• Strong proficiency in software development lifecycle management, including CI/CD pipelines, testing, and observability.
• Demonstrated ability to apply model-driven design and leverage AI agents to enhance software solutions.
• Skilled in technical leadership, mentoring, and driving architectural decisions across multiple teams.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to engage cross-functional stakeholders and align technical strategies.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and maintaining high-quality standards in software delivery.

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 :

• Stock