Principal Software Engineer

Walmart

Hybrid Actively hiring
Sunnyvale, CA · Bentonville, AR Posted 110 days ago $143,000–$286,000 / year
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TL;DR

As a Principal Software Engineer in Walmart’s Global Technology team, you will lead the design and development of large-scale, high-impact applications and services that support our enterprise business operations. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand complex business requirements and drive technical solutions from inception through deployment, ensuring systems are highly available, scalable, and performant. With expertise in payroll systems and a deep understanding of service-oriented architecture, you will mentor junior engineers and advocate for the use of cutting-edge technologies such as React, Node.js, Java, and GraphQL. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience building large-scale distributed systems, proficiency in API development, and a strong track record of delivering complex projects with end-to-end ownership.

Skills

React Node.js Java API development GQL Service-oriented architecture Relational Databases NoSQL Databases Cloud Services CI/CD Operational Excellence

What you'll do

  • Lead the design and development of large-scale high-impact applications and systems.
  • Establish mechanisms for code reviews and root cause analysis to ensure system quality.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in payroll technology, representing the team in forums.
  • Advocate the use of latest technologies and integration patterns across teams.
  • Mentor junior engineers in technical problem-solving and career development.

What we're looking for

  • At least 10+ years of experience in building highly available systems.
  • Proven ability to lead and own complex projects from inception to launch.
  • Expertise in multiple stack technologies including React, Node.js, Java, and mobile platforms.
  • Proficiency in API development, service-oriented architecture, and cloud services.
  • Experience with CI/CD and operational excellence best practices.
  • Strong mentoring skills for junior engineers in technical problem solving and career advancement.

Market check

Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $190k
This role $214k
$126k most similar roles pay here $303k

This role pays more than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $164,787–$214,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $214k versus about $190k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Walmart

Walmart Inc. is the world''s largest retailer by revenue, operating a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, as well as a growing e-commerce presence through Walmart.com. Industry: General Merchandise & Grocery Retail

Walmart currently has 499 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$234,000 across 493 roles with salary data.

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