Principal, Software Engineer - Walmart Data Ventures
Walmart
About the role
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Role summary:
The Principal Software Engineer leads platform engineering efforts by delivering scalable, cloud-native solutions and reusable infrastructure components that support long-term technical roadmaps. This role drives the full software development lifecycle across multiple teams, integrating AI/ML capabilities and ensuring high availability and reliability. The position requires strategic technical leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex business needs into actionable engineering outcomes. The Principal Software Engineer champions innovation, continuous improvement, and adherence to quality standards while fostering a culture of technical excellence and accountability.
About the team:
Walmart Data Ventures operates with the agility of a nimble startup, delivering best-in-class data products. The team developed Walmart Luminate, a platform offering actionable, customer-centric insights that empower CPGs and Walmart merchants to make informed, data-driven decisions efficiently. Emphasizing technical strategy, reliability engineering, scalability, and cloud-native architecture, the group builds innovative solutions. Members engage in operational due diligence and continuous improvement, fostering a culture of learning and excellence to support Walmart’s commitment to delivering value through advanced data capabilities and cutting-edge technology.
What you'll do:
Lead platform engineering efforts, delivering scalable infrastructure, reusable tooling, and AI/ML frameworks aligned with strategic roadmaps.
Drive full software development lifecycle across multiple teams, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and real-time data processing.
Architect and integrate intelligent AI-enhanced applications using cloud-native principles and model-driven design.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship, influencing architectural standards and promoting engineering excellence.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and success metrics, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Foster continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, tools, and product quality.
What you'll bring:
Extensive experience in platform engineering leadership, delivering scalable, cloud-native architectures and reusable tooling.
Proven ability to drive full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD, testing, monitoring, and incident response.
Expertise in designing distributed systems optimized for real-time data processing and AI/ML integration.
Strong technical judgment with a focus on maintainability, scalability, and long-term architectural alignment.
Demonstrated leadership in mentoring engineers and influencing cross-team architectural decisions.
Proficiency in AI agent integration and model-driven design to enhance development velocity and quality.
Effective collaboration skills with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence in software engineering.
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. 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.
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 :
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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...
10900 Ne 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004, 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead platform engineering, building scalable infrastructure, reusable tooling, and AI/ML frameworks.
- Drive software development across teams, supporting availability, fault tolerance, and real-time data processing.
- Architect and integrate cloud-native, AI-enhanced applications.
- Mentor engineers and influence architectural standards and engineering practices.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and success metrics.
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, tools, and product quality.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5 years of software engineering experience, or 7 years of relevant experience without a degree.
- Extensive platform engineering experience delivering scalable cloud-native architectures and reusable tooling.
- Experience across the software development lifecycle, including CI/CD, testing, monitoring, and incident response.
- Expertise in distributed systems, real-time data processing, and AI/ML integration.
- Strong architectural judgment and experience mentoring engineers and influencing cross-team decisions.
- Proficiency in AI agent integration and model-driven design.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k), stock purchase plan, and company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, and family care leave.
- Short- and long-term disability, company discounts, and adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
- Walmart-paid education benefits through Live Better U.
Skills mentioned
About Walmart
More than 60 years ago, Sam Walton opened the first Walmart in Rogers, Arkansas. Today, we’re a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer dedicated to helping people save money and live better all around the world. Our 2.1 million associates are the engine behind what we do — serving customers and members in communities spanning 19 countries, in stores and clubs, online and through a supply chain built for speed and scale. We’re committed to creating clear pathways for associates to learn, grow and advance. Whether you’re starting your first job or bringing years of experience, you’ll find room to grow, learn new skills and build a career with purpose. We’re proud to invest in our people and foster a culture grounded in respect, integrity, service and striving for excellence. Recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® (2025) and Great Place To Work®-Certified™ , we’re proud of what we’re building together.