Principal, Software Engineer
Walmart
Software Engineering
USD 110k-220k / year + Equity
Posted on Feb 20, 2026
Position Summary...
About Walmart Global TechImagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That's what we do at Walmart Global Tech. Were a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts and service professionals within the worlds leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.
What you'll do...
What you'll do... Join our innovative and dynamic People Technology engineering team as a Principal, Software Engineer. In this role, you will play an important role in developing and implementing digital solutions that solve mission critical business problems in supporting Walmart associates. Your projects will make a significant impact, be scalable, and drive Walmarts modernization efforts in the People Technology organization. About Team: The Enterprise People Technology team supports the successful deployment and adoption of new People technology across the enterprise. As a Fortune #1 company, our work impacts millions of associates globally. We strive to continuously improve people technology and products to help managers and associates so they can focus on what matters most - supporting our customers and members. People Technology is one of the major segments of Walmart Global Techs Enterprise Business Services, which is invested in building a compact, robust organization that includes service operations and technology solutions for Finance, People, and the Associate Digital Experience. Walmarts Enterprise Business Services (EBS) is a powerhouse of seven exceptional teams delivering world-class technology solutions and services making a profound impact at every level of Walmart. As a key part of Walmart Global Tech, our teams set the bar for operational excellence and leverage emerging technology to support millions of customers, associates, and stakeholders worldwide. Joining EBS means embarking on a journey of limitless growth, relentless innovation, and the chance to set new industry standards that shape the future of Walmart. What You'll Do: As a Principal, Software Engineer for EBS - People Tech at Walmart, you'll have the opportunity to- Guide and mentor, a team of engineers, conducting code reviews and leading design discussions to ensure engineering best practices.
- Act as a technical authority, providing direction and expertise to the team.
- Drive the adoption of coding standards, design patterns, and development best practices.
- Lead the creation and maintenance of our technical architecture, aligning it with business goals and scalability requirements.
- Architect complex software systems, ensuring performance, security, and scalability needs are met.
- Develop comprehensive technical documentation and presentations to clearly communicate architectural decisions and design options.
- Ensure documentation aligns with project scopes, milestones, and deliverables.
- Promote and enforce technical standards across the organization to achieve concrete outcomes and drive engineering excellence.
- Foster a culture of learning and innovation through hands-on technical guidance and mentorship.
- Lead the discovery phase of major projects, ensuring the design aligns with business goals and technical requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scopes and milestones.
- Collaborate closely with Product Management, UX/UI, Quality Assurance, and DevOps teams.
- Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Stay at the forefront of technological advancements, conducting research to identify emerging tools and methodologies.
- Ideally 10+ years of relevant experience in software development, focusing on building large scale distributed systems.
- Experience in multiple stack technologies React, IOS, Android, Node.js, Java
- Proficiency in API development, Node.js, GQL,
- Advanced knowledge of complex software design, distributed system design, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
- Excellent technical debugging and production support skills.
- Familiarity with public cloud technologies such as Azure or Google Cloud Platform.
- Extensive experience in the design, development, and delivery of software products with a large user base.
- Track record in an architect role with large-scale software development data-backed services and applications.
- Excellent decision-making skills with the ability to balance conflicting interests in a complex and fast-paced environment.
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 :
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Minimum Qualifications...
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.

















