Principal Software Engineer, Information Security

About the role

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:

The Principal Software Engineer, Information Security, leads the design and implementation of secure, scalable software solutions aligned with business objectives. This role requires expertise in coding standards, security protocols, and emerging technologies to drive innovation and maintain system integrity. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, the position ensures technical excellence, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement. The role also involves guiding development practices, overseeing testing strategies, and supporting operational readiness to deliver high-quality, reliable products that meet evolving security and performance requirements.

About the team:

The AI Security Team develops and maintains advanced security frameworks to safeguard AI-driven assets across the enterprise. They address risks related to Generative AI and Agentic Workflows, including prompt injection and model supply chain challenges. Utilizing expertise in systems engineering, cloud migration, continuous integration, and software development, the team builds secure, scalable infrastructure. Their proactive efforts enhance defenses against emerging threats, ensuring robust protection of critical resources. This team supports the delivery of innovative AI solutions while maintaining resilient security measures aligned with enterprise standards and best practices.

What you'll do:

Threat modeling agent systems. Knowledge of frameworks like the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications and MITRE ATLAS, .

Securing tools, MCP servers and integrations. review tool schemas and descriptions, validate inputs and outputs, and sandbox code execution and browsing.

Securing multi-agent and agent-to-agent communication. scoped delegation, and protection against privilege escalation or injected instructions.

Secure software supply chain and model governance. This covers vetting base models and fine-tunes, such as the open-weight derivatives

Governance, policy and collaboration. Work with security, legal, privacy and product teams to set autonomy levels, define acceptable use, and align with standards like NIST AI RMF.

What you'll bring:

Extensive experience in software engineering with a strong focus on information security principles and practices.

Proficiency in Python programming and familiarity with coding standards, frameworks, and platforms such as Microsoft Azure and AWS.

Expertise in solution design, including scalable, secure architectures and telemetry implementation.

Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions aligned with organizational goals.

Strong stakeholder management skills to build and maintain effective partnerships and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.

Proven capability in driving quality assurance, testing strategies, and defect management processes.

Experience leading teams and mentoring associates to achieve high performance and continuous 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 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 $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 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, 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.

Option 2: 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

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, 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...

805 Se Moberly Ln., Bentonville, AR 72712, 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.