(USA) Principal, Software Engineer

Walmart

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$143,000–$286,000 / yr
Posted
7 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $186k
This role $214k
$111k most similar roles pay here $305k

This role pays more than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $160,675–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $214k versus about $186k 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 190 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$220,000 across 182 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · (USA) Principal, Software Engineer

Senior Software Development Engineers are sought after by Walmart's Infrastructure & Platforms team to build scalable and powerful foundational technologies. This role involves defining and developing the data access layer for both SQL and NoSQL datastores, leading a team of engineers on cross-team initiatives, conducting root-cause analysis for complex issues, and collaborating with open-source communities and cloud database providers. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of experience in backend systems development, deep expertise in Java technologies including concurrency models, proficiency in various database technologies, and strong skills in agile methodologies, continuous integration, and testing frameworks. They should also have extensive knowledge in deployment automation tools like Docker and Kubernetes, as well as the ability to mentor junior engineers and lead challenging projects across multiple teams.

What you'll do

  • Define, design, and develop data access layers for SQL and NoSQL datastores.
  • Lead a team of engineers to deliver cross-team initiatives and solve complex problems.
  • Conduct root-cause analysis for issues involving multiple teams, applications, networks, hardware, and software.
  • Collaborate with public cloud database service providers to deliver efficient solutions.
  • Own the delivery of solutions for complex technical challenges and mentor junior engineers.

What we're looking for

  • 12+ years of software development experience in backend systems involving SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Extensive hands-on experience with Java technologies, including concurrency models
  • Proficiency in database technologies and understanding their designs and limitations
  • Experience leading cross-team initiatives and solving complex technical problems
  • Strong knowledge of agile methodologies, continuous integration, and testing frameworks
  • Ability to mentor junior engineers and write clear design documentation
  • Expertise in delivering software using Agile methodologies and effective communication skills

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