PRINCIPAL, SOFTWARE ENGINEER at Walmart

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Retail, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

B.Tech. / B.E. / M.Tech. / M.S. in Computer Science or relevant discipline
15+ years of experience in design and development of highly-scalable distributed applications and platforms - particularly for multi-tenant, SaaS products
Experience building a 'Code, Deploy, Run' pipeline using DevOps best practices by leveraging the best available CI/CD tools
GenAI technologies such as LLMs and RAG
Cloud-based AI platforms like GCP, Vertex AI or Azure
Programming languages, particularly Java
Data engineering and handling large datasets
Databases, including vector and big data technologies
Strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, design patterns
Own Tech Debt/Tech Modernization - Ability to balance the long-term "big picture" and short-term implications of design decisions
Proficiency in Java/J2EE, Microservices, Cloud Native Architecture
Hands-on experience in Microservices, RESTful webservices development in Java SpringBoot, Dropwizard or equivalent framework
Good knowledge in messaging systems: Kafka / RabbitMQ
In-depth knowledge of Cloud Native Architecture, Microservice Architecture and related stacks (Service Registry, ELK / Splunk, service registry, VMs, etc.) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
Knowledge of at least one of Azure/Google Cloud Platforms
Self-Starter with the ability to multitask across several priority areas in the face of fuzzy situations
Demonstrated end-to-end ownership for dev

Responsibilities

Design distributed systems considering scalability, design patterns, disaster recovery, tech stacks, Minimum Viable Product- MVP & Non-Functional Requirements
Work with multiple teams and guide them on technical aspects, set quality standards and participate in design discussion and drive technical decisions
Be a part of architectural design reviews across teams and code reviews across teams
Engage with Product Management and Business to drive the agenda, set your priorities and deliver awesome products
Drive design, development, implementation and documentation
Build, test and deploy cutting edge solutions at scale, impacting associates of Walmart worldwide
Interact with Walmart engineering teams across geographies to leverage expertise and contribute to the tech community
Drive the success of the implementation by applying technical skills, to design and build enhanced processes and technical solutions in support of strategic initiatives
Use engineering experience and technical skill to develop highly scalable and robust solutions
Work with Engineering Leads, Principal Engineers and Distinguished Engineers very closely
Work closely with the Architects and cross functional teams and follow established practices for the delivery of solutions meeting QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) within the established architectural guidelines
Work with senior leadership to chart out the future roadmap of the products
Participate in hiring and build teams enabling them to be high performing agile teams
Help and participate with the teams that leverage and contribute to open source technologies to make impact on a global scale
Interact closely for requirements with Business owners and technical teams across the globe

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Distributed SystemsScalabilityDesign PatternsDisaster RecoveryTech StacksMVPArchitectural DesignCode ReviewsSoftware DevelopmentMicroservicesCloud ComputingJavaPythonDockerKubernetes

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Principal Software Engineer role?

The role requires 15+ years of experience in design and development of highly-scalable distributed applications and platforms, particularly for multi-tenant, SaaS products.

What are the key technical skills needed for this position?

Candidates need experience with GenAI technologies such as LLMs and RAG, cloud-based AI platforms like GCP, Vertex AI or Azure, programming languages, and building 'Code, Deploy, Run' pipelines using DevOps best practices with CI/CD tools.

What is the educational requirement for this role?

A B.Tech./B.E./M.Tech./M.S. in Computer Science or relevant discipline is required.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the team environment look like for this role?

You'll work in a fast-paced environment with high impact and growth opportunities on the Digital Pharmacy Team, collaborating with multiple teams, Engineering Leads, Principal Engineers, Distinguished Engineers, Architects, Product Management, Business, and global Walmart engineering teams.

Walmart

Global retail chain offering affordable products

About Walmart

Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.

Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters

1962Year Founded

$5,515MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees

PRINCIPAL, SOFTWARE ENGINEER at Walmart

Requirements

Responsibilities

Skills

Questions & Answers

Walmart

About Walmart

Benefits

PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time

10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables

6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year

Roth IRA available

Associate Stock Purchase Plan

maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%

Health reimbursement plans

Risks

Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.

Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.

Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.

Differentiation

Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.

The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.

Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.

Upsides

Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.

Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.

Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.