Principal Software Engineer, Information Security

Walmart

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bentonville, AR
Salary
$110,000–$220,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
110 days ago
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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 825 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Software Engineer, Information Security

The (USA) Principal, Software Engineer, Information Security joins the AI Security Team to design and implement secure, scalable software solutions. This role involves leading the development of advanced security frameworks to protect AI-driven assets, specifically addressing risks like prompt injection and model supply chain management. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into maintainable products, guiding coding practices, overseeing testing strategies, and performing root cause analysis. Key responsibilities include driving automation within CI/CD pipelines and monitoring application performance through telemetry and analytics. The position requires proficiency in Python, along with experience in Microsoft Azure and AWS. You must demonstrate expertise in systems engineering, cloud migration, and software development to safeguard critical organizational resources against emerging threats within generative AI and agentic workflows.

What does a Software Engineer earn?

Median $197400 from 2576 postings across 150 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable software solutions aligned with business requirements.
  • Guide coding practices, frameworks, and tools to ensure maintainability and compliance with security protocols.
  • Drive automation of repetitive tasks within CI/CD pipelines to enhance efficiency and reliability.
  • Oversee testing strategies, defect management, and root cause analysis to maintain software quality.
  • Monitor application performance and lead continuous improvement initiatives based on telemetry and analytics.
  • Mitigate risks associated with Generative AI, including prompt injection and model supply chain management.
  • Translate complex business needs into functional, secure, and maintainable software solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Obtain a Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related area.
  • Possess experience in software engineering or a related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
  • Alternatively, possess 7 years of experience in software engineering or a related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
  • Demonstrate extensive experience in software engineering with a focus on information security and scalable solution design.
  • Show proficiency in coding languages such as Python and familiarity with Microsoft Azure and AWS platforms.
  • Exhibit expertise in stakeholder management to align technical and business goals.
  • Demonstrate experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation scripting.
  • Possess a Master's degree in a related field and 3 years of experience leading information security projects (preferred).
  • Hold a Security+, GISF, CISSP, CCSP, or GSEC certification (preferred).
  • Demonstrate knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards (preferred).

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