Principal, Software Engineer

Build scalable, cloud-native platform capabilities that power long-term technical roadmaps. At Walmart, the Principal Software Engineer role blends platform engineering with reusable infrastructure and AI/ML-enabled solutions, while operating with the agility of a nimble, startup-style team focused on advanced data capabilities.

What you’ll do

• Lead platform engineering efforts by delivering scalable infrastructure, reusable tooling, and AI/ML frameworks aligned with strategic roadmaps.
• Drive the full software development lifecycle across multiple teams, supporting high availability, fault tolerance, and real-time data processing.
• Architect and integrate intelligent AI-enhanced applications using cloud-native principles and model-driven design.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship that influence architectural standards and promote engineering excellence.
• Partner with stakeholders to define technical requirements and success metrics aligned to business objectives.
• Continuously improve processes, tools, and product quality by identifying opportunities to raise operational performance and effectiveness.

What you bring

• Extensive experience in platform engineering leadership, delivering scalable, cloud-native architectures and reusable tooling.
• Proven ability to drive end-to-end software delivery, including CI/CD, testing, monitoring, and incident response.
• Expertise designing distributed systems optimized for real-time data processing and AI/ML integration.
• Strong technical judgment focused on maintainability, scalability, and long-term architectural alignment.
• Demonstrated leadership mentoring engineers and shaping cross-team architectural decisions.
• Proficiency in AI agent integration and model-driven design to improve development velocity and quality.
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence in software engineering.

Education and experience

• Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area, plus 5 years of experience in software engineering or related area.
  • Alternatively: 7 years of experience in software engineering or related area.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in a related field plus 3 years of experience in software engineering or related area.
  • Experience creating inclusive digital experiences, including knowledge of implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating accessibility into digital products.

Team and mission

Walmart Data Ventures operates with the agility of a nimble startup, delivering best-in-class data products. The team developed Walmart Luminate, a platform providing actionable, customer-centric insights that help CPGs and Walmart merchants make informed, data-driven decisions. Members emphasize technical strategy, reliability engineering, scalability, and cloud-native architecture, supported by operational due diligence and continuous improvement.

Compensation and location

• Location: Onsite, Bellevue, WA, United States of America
• Primary address: 10900 Ne 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004, United States of America
• Salary: USD 132,000 - 264,000 per year

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Performance-based bonus awards
• Health benefits: medical, vision and dental coverage
• 401(k)
• Stock purchase
• Company-paid life insurance
• PTO (including sick leave)
• Parental leave
• Family care leave
• Bereavement
• Jury duty
• Voting
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U: Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities
• Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for by Walmart