Principal, Software Engineer

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and stock purchase

Paid time off

Education programs like Live Better U

Job summary

Walmart Fulfillment Services Technology seeks a Principal Software Engineer to lead platform engineering, delivering scalable cloud-native infrastructure and reusable tooling. The role emphasizes full lifecycle development, high availability, and AI/ML-enabled applications for millions of users.

Mentorship and cross‑functional collaboration are key to aligning engineering with business goals. The team collaborates with Product, Operations, Supply Chain, and Transportation to expand capabilities

Qualifications

• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
• Option 2: 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Responsibilities

• Be a deeply hands-on technical leader, write production-quality code and drive deployments
• Lead platform engineering to deliver scalable, cloud-native infrastructure
• Drive full software development lifecycle with high availability and real-time data processing
• Architect and integrate AI/ML-enhanced applications for millions of users
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across teams
• Translate business needs into actionable requirements and measurable metrics
• Champion continuous improvement with new tools and practices

Skills

Production-quality code

Platform engineering leadership

AI/ML integration

Python

Java

C++

CI/CD

Observability

Incident response

Mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Architectural decision-making

Customer-centric metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / related

7 years software engineering experience

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do... The Principal Software Engineer leads platform engineering efforts by delivering scalable, cloud-native solutions and reusable infrastructure components. This role drives the full software development lifecycle, integrating AI/ML capabilities and ensuring high availability and fault tolerance. The position requires strategic technical leadership, mentorship, and collaboration across teams to align engineering initiatives with business objectives. The engineer applies sound judgment in architectural decisions, fosters continuous improvement, and champions innovation to support Walmart’s evolving technology landscape and deliver impactful solutions for customers and associates.

About the team: Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) Technology delivers scalable fulfillment solutions for third-party sellers, integrating transportation, inventory, warehouse operations, billing, and delivery. The team bridges Marketplace and Walmart’s supply chain by collaborating with Product, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, and Transportation partners. Combining the agility of a growth business with the scale of a global retailer, the team drives innovation and expands fulfillment capabilities into new models and international markets. This environment fosters technical excellence and cross-functional collaboration to develop impactful solutions that enhance the seller fulfillment experience.

What you’ll do:

• Be a deeply hands‑on technical leader – write production‑quality code, build automated tests, and drive implementations through production deployment
• Lead platform engineering to deliver scalable, cloud‑native infrastructure and reusable tooling aligned with strategic roadmaps
• Drive full software development lifecycle, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and real‑time data processing capabilities
• Architect and integrate AI/ML‑enhanced applications supporting millions of users with advanced intelligent systems
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, promoting engineering excellence across teams
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable requirements and measurable success metrics
• Champion continuous improvement by adopting innovative tools and practices to enhance development velocity and quality

What you’ll bring:

• Strong coding skills and a proven ability to deliver production‑quality code
• Extensive experience in platform engineering leadership, delivering scalable, cloud‑native architectures and reusable infrastructure
• Proven expertise in software development lifecycle management – CI/CD, testing, observability, and incident response
• Strong background in AI/ML integration and building intelligent software systems using Python, Java, and C++
• Demonstrated ability to leverage advanced development tools to enhance quality and velocity
• Skilled in technical mentorship, architectural decision‑making, and fostering engineering excellence across teams
• Excellent problem‑solving and requirements analysis focused on customer‑centric metrics and outcomes
• Effective collaboration and communication skills to engage cross‑functional stakeholders and drive innovation

Benefits:

• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company‑paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits include short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates in Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short‑form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Salary and Compensation:

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

• Stock

Minimum Qualifications:

• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
• Option 2: 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years' experience in software engineering or related area. We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Primary Location:

2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.