(USA) Principal, Software Engineer

Position Summary... What you'll do... Role summary: We are transforming how we solve challenging business and technical problems in Growth Tech by maximizing agentic development tools. We will use AI coding agents extensively across plan, spec, design, implementation, testing, refactoring, documentation, and operational workflows while developing practical standards for building scalable, reliable, secure production systems. We are looking for an experienced software engineer who can ship high-quality systems with Agentic coding tools. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design, prototype, build, deploy, and improve next-generation intelligent systems that blend software, models, and automation into cohesive, adaptive platforms. About the team: Our team operates at the intersection of software engineering, data, AI systems, and rapid experimentation. We develop platforms that enable intelligent automation at scale, including agent orchestration and customer-facing AI solutions. Emphasizing iteration speed and practical impact, we build adaptive systems that learn from usage. The work involves navigating ambiguous problem spaces, defining patterns while building scalable, reliable, and secure production-grade software. This collaborative environment fosters innovation and continuous improvement to solve complex business and technical challenges in the growth technology space. What you'll do: Partner with business, product and engineering teams to deeply understand the problem. Rapid prototype, design, implement, test, evaluate, deploy and improve software solutions that solves challenging business and technical problems. Use agentic coding tools , frameworks and techniques such as MCP, A2A, ADK, and frameworks to accelerate development. Improve outcomes through feedback-driven workflows using real-world signals Contribute to multi-agent workflows with coordination, delegation, and dynamic task execution. Ensure operational excellence and build observability, debugging, and traceability in AI-driven systems. Mentor, lead the team, establish best practices for AI-native application development. Lead the knowledge sharing and training of the rest of the organization on AI-native application development. What you'll bring: Expertise in using Agentic coding tools and frameworks to build production systems. Skilled in working in open-ended problem spaces with evolving requirements Expertise in working with structured data, workflows, with an emphasis on building high quality, scalable solutions. Skilled in working across technical and non-technical teams to translate needs into practical outcomes. Strong ownership mindset with a focus on shipping, learning, and improving systems continuously. Preferred Qualifications Expertise working on agent workflows, orchestration layers, and evaluation processes. Expertise with protocol-driven systems (e.g., MCP or similar) Strong track record of building solutions quickly and iterating based on real feedback. 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 Bellevue, Washington US-11663: 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 : - Stock ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ‎ Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no 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... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no 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... 2501 Se J St, Ste A, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, 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. About Walmart: Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we're reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.