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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # (USA) Principal, Software Engineer - **Company:** Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - **Location:** Bentonville, AR, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $220,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Web Accessibility, Artificial Intelligence, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Code Generation, Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), DevOps, Programming Tools, Human-Computer Interaction, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Strategies, Enterprise Software Applications, GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Backend, Information Technology, Data Management, Front End Software Development, Api Design - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59157362-usa-principal-software-engineer ## About the Role 10 + years of software engineering experience with proven expertise in b ui lding developer-facing tools and platforms * Deep understanding of developer experience ( DevEX ) principles and productivity optimization * Production experience integrating LLM/ GenAI capabilities into enterprise systems and understanding technologies like Model Context Protocol (MCP) , A2A protocol, etc . * Hands-on experience with AI coding assistants (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Gemini CLI, or similar) * Strong systems design skills for b ui lding scalable, resilient backend and frontend services * Exceptional communication and collaboration skills , with the ability to lead architectural discussions, mentor peers, and influence technical direction across multiple teams. * Proficiency in modern development tools and infra structure ( CICD, Trunk Bas ed Development, C LI frameworks, IDE extensions, API design ) * Extensive experience in full- stack software development with proficiency in React, Typescript, CSS, Java, JavaScript, Python, and related frameworks., 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. ## Description Position Summary... Building the right technology foundation for Infrastructure & platforms is vital to success at the scale of Walmart. The Global Tech Platform organization builds and maintains the foundational technologies that support the tech organization. Included in this are Developer Experience and Productivity, Gen-AI, data platforms, enterprise architecture, DevOps, cloud computing, and infrastructure. All these products and services are supported by scalable and powerful infrastructure, ensuring a secure and seamless employee and customer experience across stores, digital channels, and distribution centers. About the team... The Wibey Web team develops and maintains the browser-based interface for Wibey, Walmart's intelligent orchestration platform for software development and operations. They enable users to search content across internal sources, leverage AI to enhance prompts, and access trusted answers with citations. They also provide SDKs that allow different teams within Walmart to contribute to and extend the platform. The team's mission is to support everyone who builds or runs software at Walmart by providing a unified entry point to tools, documentation, and agent-powered actions throughout the entire SDLC (plan, build, ship, run). Role Summary... As a Principal, Software Engineer for Walmart's new developer-focused super-agent, Wibey, you will work with other technical leaders on the team to architect and build the Wibey Web experience for Walmart developers. You'll be building the foundation for how thousands of developers leverage AI across Walmart's technology ecosystem, architecting solutions for the Web surface of Wibey. From defining standards and building tools (an SDK) for integrations with other apps and agents to exploring and identify new use-cases and user-flows, your work will directly impact developer productivity, code quality, and innovation velocity at enterprise scale What you'll do... * Design and implement Wibey Web features, App integrations and extensions that provide seamless AI-assisted development workflows * Design scalable front-end and back-end systems to support a web interface capable of accommodating thousands of developers. * B ui ld integration with internal tools using industry standard protocols like MCP and A2A . * Drive Innovation * Create agentic solutions that intelligently automate developer workflows: code generation, testing, PR reviews, documentation, and deployment * Implement quality benchmarking frameworks to measure AI-generated code correctness and developer productivity impact * Design enterprise governance controls that balance developer velocity with security and compliance req ui rements Lead and Collaborate * Partner with product managers, platform engineers, and security teams to define and execute the Wibey roadmap * Establish engineering best practices and quality standards for AI-assisted development * Mentor junior engineers on the team * Stay ahead of the rapidly evolving GenAI landscape and bring emerging capabilities to Walmart developers ## Related Videos - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [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) - [Rethinking Intelligence: AI, Accessibility, and the Future of Inclusive Work - Artur Ortega](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1377-rethinking-intelligence-ai-accessibility-and-the-future-of-inclusive-work-artur-ortega) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) - [Oh S***! 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