Principal Software Engineer, AI

Walmart

. Shape technical strategy and architecture for scalable, secure, and reliable systems operating at Walmart's scale .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesLead💰 $95,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing scalable, secure systems while leveraging AI coding tools and methodologies. Proven ability to mentor teams, influence technical strategy, and deliver production-ready solutions that drive measurable impact.

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Software Engineering ExperienceAI Coding ToolsTechnical Strategy InfluenceMentorship and CollaborationArchitectural Judgment

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Hard Skills

Software Development LifecycleSystem DesignScalable SystemsComplex Systems EngineeringAI-Native WorkflowsProduction-Ready SolutionsEmerging TechnologiesHands-On DevelopmentTesting and DeliveryTechnical Architecture

Soft Skills

CuriosityInfluencingMentoringCollaborationKnowledge Sharing

Tools & Technologies

AI-Powered Development ToolsCoding Agents

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Software Engineering

Industry Keywords

Walmart ScaleEngineering ChallengesBusiness-Critical SoftwareGrowth Technology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape technical strategy and architecture for scalable, secure, and reliable systems operating at Walmart's scale
Lead hands-on design, development, testing, and delivery of business-critical software
Experiment with AI-powered development tools, coding agents, and emerging technologies
Identify opportunities to apply AI to engineering challenges, workflows, and customer experiences
Turn promising experiments into practical, production-ready solutions with measurable impact at scale
Mentor engineers, influence technical decisions across teams, and champion AI-native engineering practices through experimentation and knowledge sharing
Connect qualified candidates with hiring managers across Growth Technology roles aligned with their skills and experience

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
10+ years of software engineering experience designing, building, and operating complex, scalable systems
Deep technical expertise and strong architectural judgment
Hands-on experience across the software development lifecycle
Demonstrated use of AI coding tools, agents, and AI-native workflows
Proven experience taking AI beyond proof of concept into production
Curiosity to experiment with emerging technologies and sound judgment about what to scale
Ability to influence technical strategy, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
Paid time off (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 paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for by Walmart through Live Better U
Performance-based bonus awards
Annual or quarterly performance bonuses
Regional Pay Zone (RPZ), based on location
Stock