(USA) Principal, Software Engineer
Walmart
Principal, Software Engineer
Join Walmart as a Principal Software Engineer for the Colony Platform within our AI & Data organization and help make it trivially easy for associates — engineers, data scientists, and builders— to go from idea to AI-based solutions quickly, safely, and cost effectively. At Walmart, we operate at Fortune #1 scale. Our challenges are complex, global, and deeply meaningful. Here, you'll do the best work of your life — work that helps people save money and live better.
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will serve as a senior technical authority and hands-on architect across critical AI & Data platforms. You will shape system architecture, influence engineering standards, and drive platform strategy that supports AI-powered experiences across Walmart globally.
You will:
- Own high-impact architectural decisions
- Drive scalable, resilient system design
- Prototype and productionize advanced AI-enabled capabilities
- Mentor senior engineers and act as a force multiplier
- Balance long-term platform sustainability with near-term business outcomes
About AI & Data The AI & Data organization in Walmart Global Tech is building a platform-first ecosystem that centralizes enterprise data, provides AI foundations, and delivers intuitive AI solutions for all personas. We are enabling AI at enterprise scale — responsibly, securely, and reliably.
Why This Role Matters The AI & Data organization is redefining how innovation happens at Walmart. As a Principal Engineer, you will shape the technical backbone that enables associates to safely and efficiently build AI-powered solutions at global scale. This is not just a senior engineering role — it is a platform-shaping, enterprise-impact position.