Principal, Software Engineer

Join Walmart's technology team as a Principal Software Engineer in a key position within the Directed Spend Team. This role focuses on developing next-generation customer benefits platforms and leading the transformation of payment systems. As part of Walmart Global Tech, you'll work on solutions that impact hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

The position involves leading the development of a multi-tenant, client-agnostic, highly scalable, omni-channel unified Directed Spend solution. You'll be responsible for processing millions of transactions daily through high-performance cloud services. The role requires technical leadership in guiding architecture decisions, mentoring teams, and driving innovation in payment systems.

You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including Java, Spring framework, cloud platforms (GCP, Azure), and modern architectural patterns. The position offers the opportunity to shape technical strategy, lead teams of 6-10 engineers, and solve complex problems at scale. You'll be instrumental in building solutions that enable a frictionless customer checkout experience across all sales channels globally.

Walmart offers a competitive compensation package including salary range of $143,000-$286,000, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. The role is based in Sunnyvale, CA, part of the vibrant Silicon Valley tech hub. You'll join a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and making an impact on millions of customers' lives.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of experience in software engineering, strong expertise in cloud architecture, and proven leadership skills. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of retail and technology, helping shape the future of commerce while working with a global team of talented engineers and technology professionals.