(USA) Principal, Software Engineer, Information Security

Reference: R-2545153Posted: 2026-06-24Location: BENTONVILLE, AR, United States; HERNDON, VASalary: $132000 - $264000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficeRole summary: As a Principal Software Engineer in Information Security, you will lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable software solutions that align with business objectives. This role requires expertise in coding standards, cryptographic technologies, and DevSecOps practices to ensure robust protection of digital assets. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive technical strategies, influence outcomes, and deliver high-quality, maintainable systems. Your leadership will support continuous improvement in security, performance, and reliability across complex environments, fostering innovation while adhering to industry best practices and compliance standards. About the team: The team specializes in designing and scaling enterprise cryptographic services by integrating Public Key Infrastructure, Hardware Security Modules, and security automation. Combining software development and infrastructure engineering, the group builds secure, cloud-native platforms that support certificate lifecycle management and key operations across various applications and cloud environments. With a strong focus on automation, API-driven services, and developer experience, the team delivers resilient, highly available cryptographic solutions that enhance engineering productivity while maintaining enterprise-grade security and compliance. Collaboration and innovation drive continuous advancement in secure platform development within hybrid and multi-cloud settings. What you'll do:Lead design and implementation of secure software solutions aligned with business requirements and industry standards.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address security risks, ensuring compliance with cryptographic and hardware security protocols.Guide development and deployment of automation scripts within CI/CD pipelines to enhance security and operational efficiency.Drive telemetry/ monitoring initiatives to evaluate application performance and security posture continuously.Integrate PKI and HSM services with AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, and container platforms. Implement cloud-native certificate automation using cert-manager, ACME protocols, and cloud key management services. Build Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or similar technologies.Develop self-service PKI capabilities through APIs, portals, and automated workflows. What you'll bring:Extensive experience in software engineering with strong proficiency in Java and Python programming languages.In-depth knowledge of information security principles, including Public Key Infrastructure and Hardware Security Modules.Proven ability to design scalable, secure software solutions aligned with business requirements and nonfunctional needs.Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and automation scripting to enhance development efficiency.Strong skills in API management and cryptographic key handling to ensure data protection and system integrity.Demonstrated capability to lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive technical outcomes.Solid understanding of testing methodologies, defect management, and telemetry for continuous product improvement. 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 . 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. 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. Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Herndon, Virginia US-10710: The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $264,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - StockMinimum qualifications["Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 5years’ experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.\n\nOption 2: 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company."]Preferred qualifications["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.", "Certification in Security+, GISF, CISSP, CCSP, or GSEC", "Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity or related area and 3 years’ experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects"]