[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Walmart jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walmart/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Walmart · United States # R-2599055 United States $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Listed on Walmart’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Walmart’s careers site →](https://careers.walmart.com/us/en/jobs/R-2599055) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Walmart](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walmart/) / R-2599055 ## Job description ### Role summary As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, driving innovation in cloud-native architectures and AI/ML integration. This role requires overseeing the full software development lifecycle across multiple teams, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance. You will provide strategic technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex business needs into effective technical solutions. Your expertise will support Walmart’s long-term platform evolution while fostering continuous improvement and operational excellence across engineering initiatives. ### About the team The Global Security & Investigations Technology team develops intelligent, scalable platforms that enable proactive management of security and operational risks. Utilizing AI-driven innovation, data insights, and resilient engineering, the team supports investigators, security operators, and aviation units with advanced technology to enhance decision-making, automate processes, and strengthen compliance. Focused on cloud-native architecture and continuous improvement, the team delivers robust, maintainable solutions aligned with business priorities, transforming security into a technology-enabled capability that supports secure global growth and operational excellence. ### What you'll do Lead platform engineering efforts to deliver scalable, cloud-native infrastructure and reusable tooling aligned with strategic roadmaps. Drive full software development lifecycle across multiple teams, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and real-time data processing capabilities. Architect and integrate AI-enhanced applications using modern programming languages and model-driven design principles. Provide technical leadership and mentorship, promoting engineering excellence and standardization across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable technical requirements and measurable success metrics. Champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, tools, and product quality. ### What you'll bring Extensive experience in platform engineering leadership, delivering scalable and reliable infrastructure solutions. Proficiency in cloud-native architecture and distributed system design for high availability and fault tolerance. Strong technical expertise in AI/ML integration, software development lifecycle, and continuous integration/deployment. Proven ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and influence architectural decisions. Skilled in applying model-driven design and leveraging modern development tools to enhance productivity. Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement. Effective collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams and stakeholders. At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see [https://one.walmart.com/notices](https://one.walmart.com/notices). Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. 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: - Stock ## 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: United States - Pay: $110,000.00 - $220,000.00[Apply on Walmart’s careers site →](https://careers.walmart.com/us/en/jobs/R-2599055) ## More jobs at Walmart ### [(PRI) Personal Shopper Sam's Club PT](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walmart/jobs/c483611dba8899fcc347/) United States ### [(PRI) RX Tech Certified Sam's Club, Rx Tech](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walmart/jobs/94880113565588071a41/) United States ### [(USA).com Traffic Clerk](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walmart/jobs/da60b5223d308a943851/) United States ### [(USA) Area Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walmart/jobs/25ce948f5cbc5e4bbdfa/) United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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