Principal Software Engineer

Walmart

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CABentonville, AR
Employment
Full-time
Posted
11 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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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

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TL;DR · Principal Software Engineer

The (USA) Principal Software Engineer - Tech leads complex, large-scale projects within the team developing Search, Personalization, and Advertising Data Science platforms. This role involves translating requirements into innovative technical solutions, overseeing design, development, and testing activities, and directing cross-functional engineering teams. You will manage and mentor engineers, including offshore associates, while driving root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include leading discovery phases to develop high-level designs, prototypes, and proof of concepts. The position requires expertise in cloud computing architecture, cloud-native solutions, platform design, and model-driven design processes. You will work on advanced machine learning and AI-driven algorithms, utilizing predictive analytics, data strategy, and natural language processing to improve customer engagement and deliver impactful data solutions across multiple digital channels.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214500 from 1116 postings across 75 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead and direct large-scale, complex cross-functional engineering projects from requirements to delivery.
  • Oversee technical design, code reviews, and the development of scalable software architectures.
  • Manage and mentor engineering teams, including offshore associates, through training and performance evaluations.
  • Drive root cause analysis for critical issues to improve system reliability and prevent recurrence.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to identify priorities, develop project plans, and create prototypes.
  • Promote continuous improvement by adopting new technologies and supporting team learning.
  • Translate complex business requirements into innovative technical solutions and high-level designs.

What we're looking for

  • Obtain a Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area and 5 years of software engineering experience.
  • Possess 7 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
  • Demonstrate extensive experience leading large-scale, cross-functional engineering projects with a focus on technical solution design and delivery.
  • Prove ability to translate complex requirements into scalable software architectures and design artifacts.
  • Possess strong expertise in cloud computing architecture, cloud-native solutions, and platform design and development.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in applying model-driven design and engineering design processes to enhance software quality.
  • Show demonstrated leadership in mentoring and developing engineering teams, including offshore associates.
  • Exhibit skills in root cause analysis, problem solving, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

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