(USA) Principal, Software Engineer

World's leading retailer focused on helping people save money so they can live better.
$143,000 - $286,000
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For (USA) Principal, Software Engineer

Walmart is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Conversational AI platform team, which powers the vision of delivering world-class personal assistants to Walmart's customers. This role is part of the Tech Strategy & Emerging Tech team, working on innovative solutions that serve 80% of American households. The position focuses on building and scaling NLU capabilities, service architecture, and cloud infrastructure management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in distributed systems, full-stack development, and AI technologies. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on customer-facing products while working with cutting-edge technologies. Located in Sunnyvale, CA, this position offers competitive compensation ($143,000-$286,000) and comprehensive benefits. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both deep technical expertise and excellent communication skills. As part of Walmart Global Tech, you'll be working at the forefront of retail innovation, helping to shape the future of how millions of customers shop and interact with Walmart's services.

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Responsibilities For (USA) Principal, Software Engineer

  • Design and build service oriented architecture for NLU capabilities at scale
  • Solve challenges in service scalability and availability for large-scale customer traffic
  • Achieve scalable and efficient resource management capabilities in cloud infrastructure
  • Provide robust and built-in diagnostics for quality control
  • Build demos and proof of concepts
  • Create white papers and write blogs
  • Design, architect, and implement mission critical products

Requirements For (USA) Principal, Software Engineer

Java
MySQL
PostgreSQL
  • 8+ years experience in software engineering or related area
  • Solid data skills and sound computer-science fundamentals
  • Deep hands-on technical expertise in full-stack development
  • Experience/Familiarity with Gen AI
  • Programming experience with Java or C++
  • Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MS SQL)
  • Understanding of distributed data-processing at scale
  • Bachelor's degree or certification in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Benefits For (USA) Principal, Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Multiple health plan options including vision & dental plans
  • 401(k) and stock purchase plans
  • Life insurance
  • Associate discounts in-store and online
  • Education assistance for Associate and dependents
  • Parental Leave
  • Military service pay
  • Paid Time off including vacation and sick leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability

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