(USA) Principal, Software Engineer

Walmart

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Work type: On-site
Location: Bentonville, ARBellevue, WA
Salary: $110,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted: 14 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $165k

$96k most similar roles pay here $237k

This role pays less than 61% of similar roles. Most pay $160,050–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $165k 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 189 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · (USA) Principal, Software Engineer

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As a Senior Software Engineer on our dynamic team, you will play a pivotal role in developing intelligent automation platforms that enable efficient agent orchestration and customer-facing AI solutions. Your responsibilities include navigating complex problem spaces to define scalable patterns while building reliable and secure production-grade software. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to iterate quickly and deliver practical impact through continuous innovation. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in cloud-native technologies, microservices architecture, and proficient coding skills in Python or Java. Familiarity with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch is a plus, as well as experience in Kubernetes for container orchestration. This role demands a deep understanding of system scalability and security to address the challenges of growth technology at scale.

Skills

Python Docker Kubernetes AWS CI/CD PostgreSQL Redis Git Scrum RESTful APIs JSON YAML Linux Terraform

What you'll do

Design and implement scalable, reliable software solutions for intelligent automation platforms.
Navigate ambiguous problem spaces to define patterns in adaptive system development.
Build production-grade AI solutions that learn from user interaction and data.
Ensure the security and reliability of customer-facing AI technologies and agent orchestration systems.
Collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives to solve complex business challenges.

What we're looking for

3+ years of experience in software development and engineering.
Strong background in building scalable, reliable, and secure production-grade systems.
Experience with intelligent automation platforms and AI solutions.
Ability to navigate ambiguous problem spaces and define patterns.
Collaborative mindset for fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

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