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Walmart Canada · 1 day ago

Principal, Software Engineer (AI)

(USA) Crossman Respect Building CA SUNNYVALE Home Office

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $220K/yr

7+ years exp

Walmart Inc. is a leading retailer seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Merchant Technology team. This role involves driving the architecture, design, and development of scalable solutions using GenAI technology to enhance the experiences of Walmart Merchants.

DeliveryRetailShopping

Responsibilities

Stay abreast with technical advancements and drive system architecture and software development processes

Lead and mentor teams in the implementation of complex systems, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation

Be hands-on in prototyping, researching, and coding scalable, consumer-facing systems

Collaborate with business and product teams to achieve our long-term business goals

Champion operational and engineering excellence

Participate in code reviews, operational reviews, architectural discussions, and troubleshooting sessions to ensure the highest standards of development

Provide mentorship to engineers, managers, and others to help develop great talent

Qualification

AI agent developmentLarge-scale systemsCloud servicesEvent-based systemsJavaPythonSystem design principlesAnalytical skillsMentoringCommunication skills

Required

Atleast 7 years of Software engineering Experience building highly available, large-scale systems in commerce, retail tech, or distributed environments

Hands-on and architectural experience in AI agent development using LLMs and related frameworks

Proficiency in modern programming languages (Java, Python) and experience working with large datasets at scale

Hands-on experience designing and implementing event-based systems using technologies such as Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar messaging platforms

Strong experience with cloud services on platforms like Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including designing scalable, secure, and cost-efficient solutions

Strong knowledge of Web Services (REST), API design, ORM, and Service-Oriented Architecture

Deep understanding of system design principles, operational excellence, and delivering reliable software for large user bases

Ability to design solutions for complex business challenges, balancing long-term architecture with short-term trade-offs

Strong analytical and decision-making skills

Proven experience mentoring engineers in technical problem-solving and career growth

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including consensus building and influencing stakeholders

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

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

Benefits

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid maternity and parental leave

PTO

Multiple health plans

Flexible working hours

Annual or quarterly performance bonuses

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Company discounts

Military Leave Pay

Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement

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.