Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Role summary:
The (USA) Principal, Software Engineer will lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable software solutions aligned with business objectives. This role requires expertise in software architecture, coding standards, and testing methodologies to ensure high-quality, secure, and maintainable products. The position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, anticipate risks, and drive continuous improvement throughout the software development lifecycle. The Principal Engineer will also mentor team members, guide technical decisions, and support program monitoring to deliver innovative solutions that meet evolving customer and organizational needs.
About the team:
The Squiggly Experience team develops an advanced AI-powered chatbot supporting over 2.5 million Walmart associates globally. The team specializes in scalable front-end architecture and reusable UX components to enhance digital interactions and unify metrics for stakeholders. Working within an Agile framework, members integrate AI capabilities and data-driven insights to deliver innovative solutions. Collaboration is key, with a focus on designing and maintaining robust systems aligned with business and technical objectives. Leadership emphasizes technical excellence, mentorship, and strategic problem-solving to drive continuous improvement and effective stakeholder engagement across projects.
What you'll do:
Analyze and scope software requirements, including functional and non-functional aspects, to align with business objectives and technical needs.
Design scalable, modular, and extensible software solutions adhering to architecture and disaster recovery standards.
Develop and refine detailed designs, including mock screens and pseudocode, to clarify requirements and identify risks.
Lead coding efforts, ensuring adherence to standards, security, and maintainability across platforms and frameworks.
Drive test strategy development, tool selection, and execution to ensure comprehensive coverage and defect resolution.
Monitor program metrics, manage CI/CD processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to enhance software quality and performance.
What you'll bring:
Extensive experience in software architecture, distributed systems, and scalable solution design.
Proficiency in coding languages such as JavaScript and Python, with strong knowledge of frameworks and platforms including Microsoft Azure and AWS.
Expertise in requirements analysis, including functional and non-functional specifications, risk assessment, and user story creation.
Strong background in test strategy development, automation tools, and defect management processes.
Proven ability to lead design and implementation of cloud-native architectures and telemetry features.
Skilled in driving CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and ensuring secure, maintainable codebases.
Demonstrated leadership in mentoring teams and managing complex technical projects.
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 (https://one.walmart.com/) .
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...
10500 Ne 8Th 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.
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
