Hiring: Principal, Software Engineer - BACKEND Company: Walmart Location: Sunnyvale, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 12:10:07 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Agile, CI/CD, Machine Learning, Microservices, WCAG About the job Experience: •5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area. •7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area. Required Skills: •Lead platform engineering efforts by delivering scalable infrastructure, reusable tooling, and cloud-native architectures aligned with strategic roadmaps. •Drive full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance across multiple teams. •Architect and implement AI-enhanced applications and intelligent systems supporting millions of users. •Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, promoting best practices and innovation. •Partner cross-functionally with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable technical requirements and measurable outcomes. •Maintain architectural documentation to ensure transparency and alignment. •Foster continuous improvement through experimentation and adoption of emerging technologies. Qualifications: •Extensive experience in platform engineering leadership, delivering scalable, cloud-native architectures and reusable tooling. •Proven expertise in designing and implementing distributed systems optimized for real-time data processing and AI/ML integration. •Strong proficiency in software development lifecycle management, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability. •Demonstrated ability to apply model-driven design and leverage advanced development tools to enhance quality and velocity. •Skilled in technical mentorship, architectural decision-making, and fostering engineering excellence across multiple teams. •Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on requirements analysis, debugging, and delivering customer-centric solutions. •Effective collaboration and communication skills to engage cross-functional stakeholders and drive strategic alignment. •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. •Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Compensation: •$143,000 - $286,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!