Principal Software Engineer, Information Security

Walmart

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bentonville, AR
Salary
$110,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
64 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $165k
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This role pays less than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$216,281 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $165k versus about $191k 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 184 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$234,000 across 180 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Software Engineer, Information Security

(USA) Principal, Software Engineer, Information Security joins the AI Security Team to design and implement secure, scalable software solutions. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to address complex security challenges, guiding coding practices, and overseeing testing strategies and defect management. You will build infrastructure to protect AI-driven assets by mitigating risks associated with Generative AI and Agentic Workflows, specifically addressing prompt injection and model supply chain management. To succeed, you must possess expertise in Python, Microsoft Azure, and AWS platforms while utilizing DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for automation. The position requires strong stakeholder management skills to translate business needs into maintainable software. You will also perform root cause analysis and monitor application performance using telemetry and analytics to ensure high availability and compliance with established security protocols across the enterprise.

What does a Software Engineer earn?

Median $197500 from 2196 postings across 133 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and implement secure, scalable software solutions aligned with business requirements and security standards.
  • Mitigate risks associated with Generative AI, including prompt injection and model supply chain management.
  • Guide coding practices, frameworks, and tools to ensure maintainability and high availability.
  • Automate repetitive tasks within CI/CD pipelines to improve 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.
  • Translate complex business needs into functional, secure, and maintainable software solutions.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • Experience in software engineering at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
  • Alternatively, at least 7 years of experience in software engineering or a related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
  • Proficiency in coding languages such as Python and familiarity with Microsoft Azure and AWS platforms.
  • Expertise in information security, scalable solution design, and implementing security best practices.
  • Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation scripting to enhance software delivery.
  • Strong skills in stakeholder management, including identifying needs and communicating technical outcomes to business partners.
  • Preferred certifications include Security+, GISF, CISSP, CCSP, or GSEC.

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