(USA) Principal, Software Engineer

Walmart Connect; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Connect is seeking an experienced engineering leader to drive platform engineering, cloud-native infrastructure, and reusable tooling. You will guide the full software development lifecycle, architect AI/ML integrations, and mentor cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions used by advertisers, sellers and internal partners.

The role emphasizes collaboration, long-term architectural planning, and a commitment to engineering excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading platform engineering and scalable cloud-native architectures.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end software development lifecycle (design, test, deploy, maintain).
• Strong expertise in integrating AI/ML into intelligent software systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead platform engineering to deliver scalable, cloud-native infrastructure and tooling.
• Oversee full software development lifecycle: design, test, deploy, maintain distributed systems.
• Architect and integrate AI/ML solutions for millions of users.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across teams.

Skills

Platform engineering leadership

SDLC management

AI/ML integration

Python

Java

JavaScript

Dart

Rust

C++

Technical judgment

Collaboration

Mentoring

Job description

Position Summary

About the team

At Walmart Connect, the AdTech Engineering team develops advanced platforms and AI-driven solutions that integrate advertising, commerce, and data. The team addresses complex challenges such as automated media generation and next-generation AI systems to improve operations for advertisers, sellers, and internal partners. Leveraging extensive first‑party data and an AI‑first approach, the team pioneers intelligent agents and autonomous workflows shaping the future of retail advertising. Engineers contribute to impactful products that drive measurable outcomes, accelerate growth, and influence millions of customer journeys daily through innovative technical solutions and collaboration.

What you'll do

• Lead platform engineering efforts to deliver scalable, cloud-native infrastructure and reusable tooling aligned with strategic roadmaps.
• Drive full software development lifecycle management, including design, testing, deployment, and maintenance of distributed systems.
• Architect and integrate AI/ML solutions to enhance intelligent applications serving millions of users.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, promoting engineering excellence and standardization across teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable technical requirements and measurable outcomes.
• Ensure high system availability, scalability, and fault tolerance through sound architectural decisions.
• Foster continuous improvement by adopting innovative tools and practices to increase development velocity and quality.

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience in platform engineering leadership, delivering scalable, cloud-native architectures and reusable tooling.
• Proven ability to lead full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD, testing, monitoring, and incident response.
• Strong expertise in AI/ML integration, model-driven design, and building intelligent software systems.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, Dart, Rust, and C++.
• Demonstrated technical judgment with sound decision-making and long-term architectural planning.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and mentoring engineering teams.

Benefits and compensation

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For Information About Benefits And Eligibility, See One.Walmart.

Hoboken, New Jersey US-10279: The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $264,000.00.

Sunnyvale, California US-11789: The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

• Stock

Primary Location

221 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, 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.