(USA) Principal, Software Engineer

Walmart

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Bellevue, WABentonville, AR
Salary
$132,000–$264,000 / yr
Posted
14 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $185k
This role $198k
$114k most similar roles pay here $280k

This role pays more than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $159,250–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $198k versus about $185k 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 · (USA) Principal, Software Engineer

As a Senior Software Engineer on our intelligent automation platform team, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining adaptive systems that enable efficient agent orchestration and customer-facing AI solutions. Your responsibilities include navigating complex problem spaces to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure production-grade software. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to iterate quickly and ensure practical impact through continuous improvement. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in cloud-native architecture, model-driven design, and integrating AI technologies. Proficiency in languages such as Python or Java, along with experience in Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines is essential. This role requires a deep understanding of machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch to build intelligent automation solutions at scale for growth technology challenges.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop intelligent automation platforms for scalable agent orchestration.
  • Build customer-facing AI solutions that integrate with existing systems seamlessly.
  • Iterate rapidly to deliver practical, production-grade software solutions continuously.
  • Navigate ambiguous problem spaces to define clear technical requirements and goals.
  • Ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of all developed software products.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in software development, focusing on cloud-native architecture and AI integration.
  • Proven ability to develop scalable, reliable, and secure production-grade software solutions.
  • Strong background in model-driven design and intelligent automation at scale.
  • Experience with agent orchestration and customer-facing AI solutions in a collaborative environment.
  • Expertise in navigating ambiguous problem spaces and delivering practical impact through iteration.

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