Principal, Software Engineer

Position Summary...What you'll do...

Walmart's Enterprise Business Services (EBS) is a powerhouse of exceptional teams delivering world-class technology solutions and services that make a profound impact at every level of Walmart.

As a key part of Walmart Global Tech, our teams set the bar for operational excellence and leverage emerging technologies to support millions of customers, associates, and stakeholders worldwide. Each time an associate turns on their laptop, a customer makes a purchase, a new supplier is onboarded, the company closes its books, and associates are paid accurately and on time — that's EBS.

Joining EBS means embarking on a journey of limitless growth, relentless innovation, and the opportunity to set new industry standards that shape the future of Walmart.

The EBS Technology team is looking for a Principal Software Engineer — a horizontal, hands-on technology leader who brings together expertise across software engineering, data engineering, and data science. You will be the go-to person for solving complex technical problems across domains, providing architectural direction, and driving engineering excellence across teams.

This is a role for a multifaceted technical leader who thrives on variety, depth, and the ability to connect dots across systems and technologies.

What You'll Do

• Technical Leadership: Act as a cross-functional technical leader supporting multiple domains — data engineering, data science, analytics, and application development.
• Problem Solving: Engage directly with teams to diagnose and resolve critical technical challenges, regardless of tech stack or layer.
• Architecture & Design: Define and review architecture across systems; ensure designs are scalable, secure, performant, and maintainable.
• Mentorship: Provide technical mentorship and guidance to Staff and Senior Engineers across disciplines and geographies.
• Collaboration: Partner with Product, Engineering, and Data Science leaders to align technical roadmaps and ensure cohesive, end-to-end solutions.
• Innovation: Champion emerging technologies, AI/ML integration, and data-driven engineering practices to deliver next-generation solutions.
• Hands-On Contribution: When needed, dive into code, troubleshoot complex systems, and deliver high-impact contributions directly.
• Technical Governance: Establish and uphold standards, best practices, and quality benchmarks across engineering teams.
• Cross-Team Enablement: Serve as the technical "glue" between teams — ensuring collaboration, knowledge sharing, and unified technical direction.

What You'll Bring

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience: 12+ years of progressive experience in software and data engineering, including 3+ years in a technical leadership or principal-level role.
• Technical Breadth:
  • Strong programming skills in Java, Python, and SQL (language-agnostic mindset).
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Experience with data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Redshift, or Azure Synapse).
  • Familiarity with machine learning pipelines, MLOps, and integrating AI/ML models into production systems.
  • Experience with modern frameworks and tools — Kubernetes, Spark, Kafka, Airflow, dbt, CI/CD pipelines, and GitOps.
• AI/ML Proficiency:
  • Strong understanding of applied AI/ML, model lifecycle management, and integrating data-driven intelligence into applications.
  • Experience collaborating with data science teams and optimizing ML workflows for production scale.
• Soft Skills & Leadership:
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical ability.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to influence across technical and business teams.
  • A mentor and multiplier — raising the technical bar across teams.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and capable of navigating diverse technologies and problem domains.

About Walmart Global Tech
Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. Thats what we do at Walmart Global Tech. Were a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts and service professionals within the worlds leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered.

We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.

Walmart's culture sets us apart, and we know being together helps us innovate, learn and grow great careers. This role is based in our [Bangalore/Chennai] office for daily work, with the flexibility for associates to manage their personal lives.

Benefits

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include a host of best-in-class benefits maternity and parental leave, PTO, health benefits, and much more.

Belonging

We aim to create a culture where every associate feels valued for who they are, rooted in respect for the individual. Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging, to create opportunities for all our associates, customers and suppliers, and to be a Walmart for everyone.

At Walmart, our vision is "everyone included." By fostering a workplace culture where everyone isand feelsincluded, everyone wins. Our associates and customers reflect the makeup of all 19 countries where we operate. By making Walmart a welcoming place where all people feel like they belong, were able to engage associates, strengthen our business, improve our ability to serve customers, and support the communities where we operate.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions while being welcoming of all people.

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum 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.Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years' experience in software engineering or related area., We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart's accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.Primary Location...Pardhanani Wilshire Ii, Cessna Business Park, Kadubeesanahalli Village, Varthur Hobli , India

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