Walmart · 4 hours ago
Principal, Software Engineer- MLE
Bellevue, WA
Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$95K/yr - $165K/yr
7+ years expWalmart is a leading retail corporation seeking a Principal Machine Learning Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced machine learning solutions. The role involves architecting scalable ML systems, mentoring engineering teams, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-quality AI applications.
E-CommerceGroceryRetailRetail TechnologyShopping
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deploy end-to-end machine learning systems, including data ingestion, feature engineering, model training, deployment, and monitoring
Architect and implement scalable ML pipelines and infrastructure, leveraging modern cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, Airflow)
Build and maintain robust API-based services and distributed systems for ML applications
Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, product managers, and DevOps teams to streamline model development, deployment, and lifecycle management
Ensure best practices in software engineering, including API design, automated testing, CI/CD, and observability for ML-driven systems
Drive innovation in MLOps, cloud-native technologies, and scalable AI infrastructure
Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Expert-level proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java, with a strong track record of delivering production-grade ML solutions
Proven experience designing, developing, and operationalizing ML systems in a cloud environment
Deep understanding of machine learning principles, model families (e.g., tree-based, deep learning), and practical challenges (e.g., data quality, bias, drift)
Experience with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and workflow management (Airflow or similar)
Strong working knowledge of SQL and modern data engineering practices
Proficient in version control (Git) and agile software development
8+ years of industry experience in machine learning engineering or related fields, with demonstrated leadership in complex projects
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Passion for innovation, MLOps, and scalable AI systems
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
7 years' experience in software engineering or related area
Benefits
Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U education benefit program
Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart
Company
Walmart
Walmart is a retail corporation that operates several chains of supermarkets, discount stores, and e-commerce platforms. It is a sub-organization of Walmart Family Mobile.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5B2023-04-15Post Ipo Debt· $5B
1972-08-25IPO
Leadership Team
John Furner
President and Chief Executive Officer, Walmart U.S.
Nuala O'Connor
Senior Vice President & Chief Counsel, Digital Citizenship
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