This role pays less than
52%
of similar roles. Most pay
$169,550–$216,725
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$198k
versus about
$193k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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.
As a (USA) Principal, Software Engineer, you will join a team focused on innovation in software engineering, AI systems, and data platforms to build scalable, production-ready solutions. You will lead the design, prototyping, and deployment of next-generation intelligent systems that integrate software, models, and automation into adaptive platforms. Your daily responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical problems, managing multi-agent workflows with coordination and delegation, and establishing best practices for AI-native application development. You will utilize agentic coding tools, frameworks such as MCP, A2A, and ADK, and work with structured data to build high-quality systems. The role addresses the challenge of creating reliable, secure, and observable AI-driven systems within a cloud-native architecture, specifically focusing on growth technology and automated workflows to improve outcomes through feedback-driven development cycles.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?
Median $202800 from 326 postings across 28 companies.
Cloud-native Architecture
Microservices
Containers
Python
JavaScript
Java
C++
AI/ML
CI/CD
Observability
API Design
Software Design Patterns
System Design
Data-driven Decision Making
WCAG) 2.2 AA