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Walmart

Principal Software Engineer

Walmart

. Lead platform engineering efforts delivering scalable, cloud-native infrastructure and reusable tooling .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeHoboken • New Jersey • United StatesLead💰 $132,000 - $264,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in platform engineering leadership, delivering scalable cloud-native architectures, and managing the full software development lifecycle. Proven ability to integrate AI/ML solutions and provide technical mentorship while collaborating with stakeholders to meet business needs.

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Platform Engineering LeadershipCloud-Native ArchitectureDistributed Systems DesignAI/ML IntegrationSoftware Development Lifecycle Management

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Hard Skills
Cloud-Native InfrastructureDistributed SystemsCI/CDReal-Time Data ProcessingModel-Driven DesignTechnical MentorshipArchitectural Decision-MakingTestingMonitoringIncident Response
Soft Skills
CollaborationContinuous ImprovementInnovationQuality CommitmentIntegrity
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Computer Information SystemsBachelor's Degree in Software Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudDistributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead platform engineering efforts delivering scalable, cloud-native infrastructure and reusable tooling
  • Manage the full software development lifecycle, including design, testing, deployment, and maintenance of distributed systems
  • Architect and integrate AI/ML solutions for intelligent applications serving millions of users
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship across teams
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements and measurable success metrics
  • Optimize processes, tools, and system reliability
  • Ensure high-quality deliverables through technical judgment and proactive issue resolution

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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; OR 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area
  • Extensive experience in platform engineering leadership
  • Experience delivering scalable, cloud-native architectures and reusable tooling
  • Expertise designing and implementing distributed systems optimized for real-time data processing and AI/ML integration
  • Proficiency in software development lifecycle management, including CI/CD, testing, monitoring, and incident response
  • Ability to apply model-driven design and leverage AI agents
  • Technical mentorship and architectural decision-making experience
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and translate business needs into technical requirements
  • Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, quality, and integrity

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance-based bonus awards
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k)
  • Stock purchase
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • PTO, including sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • Family care leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Jury duty leave
  • Voting leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Company discounts
  • Military Leave Pay
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
  • Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit program
  • Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for eligible education programs