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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer - **Company:** Nordstrom, Inc. - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $191,000.0 - $297,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Architectural Patterns, Big Data, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Inventory Management Software, Open Source Technology, Radio-Frequency Identification, Software Tools, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Data Processing, Google Cloud, Warehouse Management Systems, Generative AI, Gitlab, Containerization, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Virtual Agents, Microservices - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/9d699b5a-dad6-45d4-bdf1-c3ca94d5dc1f ## About the Role * Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or related field * 10+ years of professional software engineering experience * Highly proficient with Java and Python * Highly experienced with AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform * Hands-on experience with agentic AI systems; experience with AWS Bedrock AgentCore is a strong plus * Experience with Agile methodologies with a continuous improvement and quality mindset * DevOps experience with track record of improving time to recovery and mitigating failures * Highly experienced with various CI/CD process and tools (GitLab) and containerization technologies * Highly skilled at applying architectural patterns to express complex scalable systems that optimize for simplicity, operational support and implementation velocity * Experienced with developing data science enabled solutions using big data and traditional software skills * Experience leveraging AI, particularly Generative AI, to enhance platform automation, reduce operational costs, and improve engineering productivity. Identify opportunities where AI can streamline workflows, optimize data processing, and enable intelligent decision-making * Track record of designing and developing services and applications with enterprise grade security to protect sensitive data from threats * Highly experienced with mentoring and coaching engineers * Track record of architecting and solving complex engineering problems at scale with outstanding business and technology results * Experience in supply chain and/or complex ecommerce domains is preferred * Domain experience with inventory management, warehouse management systems (WMS), or RFID-based tracking systems is a strong plus ## Description Nordstrom, a leading fashion retailer, is seeking a highly skilled Principal Software Engineer to join our Inventory Technology team. Inventory is Nordstrom's biggest investment and the productive use of it is critical to the company's success. Our team is responsible for the movement execution and optimization of inventory across a network of 400+ stores and our warehouses, as well as the visibility and traceability of the inventory. Lastly, we are also responsible for the systems that support all of the reverse logistics lifecycle for Nordstrom. Our platform provides a real-time, unified representation of inventory state, enabling stores, fulfillment centers, and enterprise stakeholders to make informed decisions about stock availability, movement, and allocation. We're also at the forefront of applying AI and agentic architectures to transform how inventory systems are built, tested and operated. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in building technology to improve the way we move, track and optimize our inventory. As a key member of our Inventory technology leadership team, you will oversee the design, architecture, and implementation of critical technology. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving innovation and ensuring the scalability, reliability, and performance of our technology. A day in the life... * Set technical direction for a 150+ engineering org on how the org designs, builds, and ships code, with agentic development practices where agents write code and engineers provide the context and review * Architect and develop complex systems at scale that meet SLA's, KPI's and engineering standards * Design and evolve event-driven, microservices-based architectures (e.g., streaming platforms such as Kafka) that power real-time inventory visibility, movement, and traceability across our store, warehouse, and RFID systems * Collaborate with and influence senior technology and business leaders to recommend solutions and articulate trade-off's * Set technical direction and strategy across the Inventory Technology portfolio, serving as the domain's technical authority to peer engineering organizations (Supply Chain, Merchandising, Data Science) and enterprise business stakeholders * Lead engineers across multiple teams through projects by providing guidance on software design and development * Diagnose and remedy performance or security issues * Demonstrates expertise in industry standards for secure development practices * Apply expertise with telemetry solutions and products available in the industry * Contributes to great open source, community projects and engineering standards * Mentor and elevate Senior engineers across the broader Inventory Technology organization; help acquire and retain top engineering talent * Stay hands-on: build POCs and dig into complex problem areas directly, not just at the whiteboard ## Related Videos - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Fireside Chat with Werner Vogels, VP & CTO, Amazon.com & Daniel Gebler, CTO at Picnic](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1405-fireside-chat-with-werner-vogels-vp-cto-amazon-com-daniel-gebler-cto-at-picnic) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What is Software Engineering in the Age of AI?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/640-what-is-software-engineering-in-the-age-of-ai) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025)