Principal, Software Engineer

Walmart

Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $143,000–$286,000 / yr
Posted: 14 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $187k

This role $214k

$122k most similar roles pay here $304k

This role pays more than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $161,500–$213,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $214k versus about $187k 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 189 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$220,000 across 181 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, where you will lead the design and development of complex software solutions that drive business results. You will mentor junior engineers, develop SDLC processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including data science and Java backend engineering to ensure alignment on goals. Key responsibilities include communicating technical work to senior leaders and staying updated on AI technologies to guide team innovation. Ideal candidates have deep experience in building large-scale microservice applications in Kubernetes, familiarity with GenAI/LLMs, and strong leadership skills for strategic alignment across multiple domains. This role offers significant growth opportunities within a progressive company focused on enhancing customer engagement and operational efficiency through technological innovation.

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 quality, reliability, and security in deployed solutions.
Work cross-functionally with various teams to ensure alignment and achieve business goals through technical collaboration.
Communicate technical work effectively to senior/executive leaders in both technical and non-technical settings.

What we're looking for

Deep experience in designing and implementing large-scale, mission-critical applications with microservice architecture.
Proven track record of leading SDLC processes and best practices, including code reviews and automated testing.
Strong mentorship skills for junior team members to enhance team efficiency and development.
Expertise in cross-functional collaboration with various teams such as data science and front-end engineering.
Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to senior/executive leaders in both technical and non-technical settings.

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