Walmart Canada · 4 hours ago
(USA) Principal, Software Engineer, Information Security
Walmart Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to own, architect, and deliver scalable and secure enterprise authentication solutions. This role focuses on Phishing-Resistant MFA and involves defining architecture and building software for secure registration and lifecycle management.
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Responsibilities
Own the enterprise MFA architecture, including PR-MFA and certificate-based authentication
Design and operate services supporting registration, lifecycle, recovery, and break-glass
Define PR-MFA rollout patterns that drive adoption with strong assurance
Integrate MFA across IdP, SSO, VPN, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
Apply FIDO2/passkey concepts (WebAuthn, CTAP, attestation) and CBA concepts (PKI, certificate lifecycle, trust chains)
Lead hardware authenticator (YubiKey) programs, including enrollment and recovery
Define and track adoption and friction metrics
Serve as a technical authority and mentor senior engineers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10+ years experience in software engineering and/or cybersecurity with deep IAM focus
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 5 years' 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
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
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
Knowledge of accessibility best practices and Walmart's accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture
Benefits
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.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
Company
Walmart Canada
Walmart Canada is a subsidiary of Walmart that operates a chain of more than 400 stores nationwide. It is a sub-organization of Walmart.
Funding
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