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
Retail, Technology, E-CommerceIndustries

Requirements

  • 13+ years of professional experience in software engineering
  • Proven expertise in programming languages such as Go, C, and C++ (strong background in designing and architecting large-scale systems over 10+ years)
  • Experience with configuration management systems and distributed systems architecture
  • Managed systems with >1K servers
  • Strong understanding of software development life cycles, including design, development, testing, and deployment
  • Experience with cloud (Azure/GCP preferred)
  • DevOps experience
  • Clear understanding of TCP/HTTP/gRPC request/response protocols/lifecycle
  • Hands-on experience in dealing with SQL / NoSQL databases as well as distributed cache frameworks
  • Ability to interact effectively with a variety of business and technical stakeholders
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including writing technical documentation
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop the architecture of the distributed config distribution solution, ensuring scalability, reliability, and high availability
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to the development team to ensure the solution is developed in accordance with the company's technology standards and best practices
  • Collaborate with other technical leaders to ensure alignment with the company's technology strategy
  • Develop and maintain the distributed config distribution solution using programming languages such as Golang (good to have - C, or C++)
  • Design a config pipeline that integrates with multiple infrastructure systems, including databases, cache frameworks, Go services, cloud components, proxies, and load balancers
  • Write high-quality, testable, and maintainable code that meets the company's coding standards
  • Drive technical vision and influence product roadmap and vision
  • Implement large-scale, complex, cross-functional projects
  • Lead the discovery phase of large projects to develop high level design
  • Supervise the work of cross-functional groups of engineers, including offshore associates
  • Direct root cause analysis of critical business and production issues
  • Develop innovation strategies and best practices by leading technical teams, partnering with cross-functional teams, and communicating with executives

Skills

Distributed Systems
Scalability
High Availability
Architecture Design
DevOps
Cloud Computing
Infrastructure
Config Distribution
Traffic Management
E-Commerce
Technical Leadership

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

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.

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