Principal, Software Engineer

Position Summary We are seeking a talented individual to join the Walmart Catalog Platform group, a team that is revolutionizing the retail and shopping experience for both online and in‑store customers. As a member of this group, you will play a crucial role in driving the creation of next‑generation retail and shopping experiences, focusing on Content Creations, Partner APIs, Setup Experience, and end‑to‑end Item Management. If you’re passionate about building innovative solutions and want to make a meaningful impact on the retail industry, we encourage you to apply. What you’ll do Stay abreast with technical advancements and drive system architecture and software development processes. Lead and mentor teams in the implementation of complex systems, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation. Be hands‑on in prototyping, researching, and coding scalable, consumer‑facing systems. Collaborate with business and product teams to achieve our long‑term business goals. Champion operational and engineering excellence. You will be working on POC with GenAI technologies such as LLMs and RAG and Cloud‑based AI platforms like GCP Vertex AI or Azure. Participate in code reviews, operational reviews, architectural discussions, and troubleshooting sessions to ensure the highest standards of development. Provide mentorship to engineers, managers, and others to help develop great talent. Participate in code reviews and contribute to the development of best practices and standards within the team. Collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless integration and minimize technical debt. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that arise during the development and deployment of new features and capabilities. What you’ll bring At least 12+ years of software engineering experience in building highly available systems. BS or MS in Computer Science or related degree. Programming languages, particularly Java. Data engineering and handling large datasets. Databases, including vector and big data technologies. Distributed computing, containerization (Docker/K8s), and multi‑cloud. Proven track record of building successful software systems from inception to deployment. Proven track record of building solutions that solve highly complex business problems. Outstanding problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make design trade‑offs, balancing long‑term "big picture" considerations with short‑term implications of design decisions. Expertise in distributed systems, service‑oriented architecture, CI/CD, and operational excellence best practices. Effective communication and collaboration skills, including consensus building, conflict resolution, influence, and persuasion skills. Proven track record of mentoring and coaching engineers in technical problem‑solving and career development. Curiosity and strong ability to learn new domains and technologies. Preferred experience with GenAI technologies such as LLMs and RAG. Benefits you’ll enjoy 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 and 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. Salary Sunnyvale, California – The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 – $286,000.00. Bentonville, Arkansas – The annual salary range is $110,000.00 – $220,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Stock options may also be offered. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related field and 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area. 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. 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. Knowledge of accessibility best practices and ability to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines. Primary Location 1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America. Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and have 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Walmart