Principal, Software Engineer

Walmart

Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $143,000–$286,000 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $214k

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This role pays more than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$214,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $214k versus about $190k for comparable roles.

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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 516 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$234,000 across 510 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal, Software Engineer

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We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our Amends, Post transactions team. In this role, you will lead the design and development of complex software solutions that drive business results, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with cross-functional teams including data science and Java backend engineering to ensure alignment and achieve organizational goals. You will also communicate technical work effectively in both technical and non-technical settings and stay updated on AI technologies as a thought leader. The ideal candidate has deep experience building large-scale, mission-critical applications using microservices architecture in Kubernetes, familiarity with GenAI/LLMs, and strong leadership skills to influence stakeholders for strategic alignment. This role offers the opportunity to make significant contributions to Walmart's progressive approach to enhancing customer engagement and operational efficiency in the eCommerce funnel.

Skills

Kubernetes Java SDLC CI/CD AI GenAI LLMs Python PostgreSQL Docker Mentorship Cross-functional collaboration Technical communication Microservices Code reviews Automated testing Performance optimization Model monitoring

What you'll do

Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex solutions to drive business results.
Mentor junior team members by providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and improve team efficiency.
Develop and maintain SDLC processes and best practices for high-quality software deployment.
Work cross-functionally with various teams to ensure alignment and achieve business goals.
Communicate technical work effectively in both technical and non-technical settings to senior/executive leaders.

What we're looking for

Extensive experience in designing and implementing complex, large-scale applications with microservice architecture.
Proficient in developing and maintaining SDLC processes, including code reviews and automated testing.
Strong leadership skills to mentor junior team members and guide cross-functional teams.
Expertise in communicating technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Familiarity with AI technologies and ability to lead initiatives that leverage AI for productivity improvements.
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, capable of addressing challenges systematically.

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