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Walmart

Principal Software Engineer, Information Security

Walmart

. Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable software solutions aligned with business objectives .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing secure, scalable software solutions while ensuring alignment with business objectives and security protocols. Proficient in leading teams, mentoring associates, and translating business requirements into technical solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Python ProgrammingInformation Security PrinciplesSolution DesignQuality AssuranceStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills
Software EngineeringSecure Coding StandardsTesting StrategiesDefect ManagementThreat ModelingTelemetry ImplementationScalable ArchitecturesInput/Output ValidationSandboxed Code ExecutionMulti-Agent Communication
Soft Skills
Team LeadershipMentoringCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft AzureAWSOWASP Top 10MITRE ATLAS
Certifications & Qualifications
Security+GISFCISSPCCSPGSEC
Industry Keywords
CybersecurityDigital AccessibilityWCAG 2.2 AA StandardsRisk MitigationOperational Readiness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCyber SecurityPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable software solutions aligned with business objectives
  • Drive innovation and maintain system integrity through secure coding standards, security protocols, and emerging technologies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure technical excellence, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement
  • Guide development practices and oversee testing strategies
  • Support operational readiness and deliver high-quality, reliable products meeting evolving security and performance requirements
  • Develop and maintain security frameworks for AI-driven enterprise assets
  • Threat-model agent systems using frameworks such as OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications and MITRE ATLAS
  • Secure tools, MCP servers, integrations, input/output validation, sandboxed code execution, and browsing
  • Secure multi-agent and agent-to-agent communication, including scoped delegation and protection against privilege escalation or injected instructions
  • Manage secure software supply chain and model governance, including vetting base models and fine-tunes
  • Work with security, legal, privacy, and product teams to set autonomy levels, define acceptable use, and align with NIST AI RMF
  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
  • Drive quality assurance, testing strategies, and defect management
  • Lead teams and mentor associates

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company; OR 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company
  • Extensive experience in software engineering with a strong focus on information security principles and practices
  • Proficiency in Python programming
  • Familiarity with coding standards, frameworks, and platforms such as Microsoft Azure and AWS
  • Expertise in solution design, including scalable, secure architectures and telemetry implementation
  • Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions aligned with organizational goals
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly
  • Proven capability in quality assurance, testing strategies, and defect management processes
  • Experience leading teams and mentoring associates
  • Preferred: Certification in Security+, GISF, CISSP, CCSP, or GSEC
  • Preferred: Master's degree and 3 years’ experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects
  • Preferred: Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance-based bonus awards
  • 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
  • PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
  • Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit, including fully paid tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs
  • English Language Learning and short-form certificate programs through Live Better U