(USA) Principal, Software Engineer

Role summary: The (USA) Principal, Software Engineer leads the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, driving technical excellence across multiple teams. This role oversees the full software development lifecycle, applying cloud-native principles and distributed system architectures to support high availability and AI/ML integration. The position requires strategic technical leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to align engineering efforts with business objectives. The Principal Engineer champions innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while ensuring solutions meet quality standards and long-term platform evolution goals. About the team: The team focuses on designing, developing, and managing integrations within Workday, CP, Porter platforms, and connected systems. Collaborating across functions, members deliver scalable, secure, and efficient solutions by adhering to best practices in architecture, coding standards, and continuous integration/deployment. Emphasizing clear communication and agile methodologies, the team addresses evolving business needs. Engineers build and maintain Workday business processes, reports, and integrations, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Leveraging expertise in Workday tools, APIs, and web services, the team drives innovation and operational excellence aligned with organizational goals. What you'll do:

• Lead platform engineering efforts to deliver scalable infrastructure, reusable tooling, and AI/ML frameworks aligned with strategic roadmaps.
• Drive full software development lifecycle including design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance across multiple teams.
• Architect cloud-native, distributed systems ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and real-time data processing capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, promoting best practices and architectural consistency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into clear technical requirements and measurable success metrics.
• Champion continuous improvement by integrating innovative tools and fostering a culture of learning and experimentation.

• Extensive experience in software development, architecture, and solution design within large-scale, distributed systems.
• Proven expertise in continuous integration, CI/CD pipelines, and test automation to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages including Java, Python, and JavaScript.
• Demonstrated ability to lead platform engineering efforts, driving scalable, fault-tolerant cloud-native architectures.
• Skilled in AI/ML integration and building intelligent software systems with real-time data processing capabilities.
• Effective technical leadership and mentorship, fostering engineering excellence and innovation across teams.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to engage cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment., Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

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 Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

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.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. 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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock, Discount Card

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