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# (USA) Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
- **Location:** Hoboken, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $132,000 - $264,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Web Accessibility, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, AI Coding Agents, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/60471996-usa-principal-software-engineer

## About the Role

+ 10+ years of software engineering experience designing, building, and operating complex, scalable systems.
 + Deep technical expertise, strong architectural judgment, and hands-on experience across the software development lifecycle.
 + Demonstrated use of AI coding tools, agents, and AI-native workflows to improve engineering outcomes.
 + Proven experience taking AI beyond proof of concept into production, whether through AI-powered products or AI-enabled engineering practices adopted in real delivery.
 + Curiosity to experiment with emerging technologies and sound judgment about what to scale.
 + Ability to influence technical strategy, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to solve complex problems., 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.