Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Global Tech Omni Transportation is responsible for software led design, development, and operations for omni delivery network.  We are dedicated to the mission of reshaping how our customers interacts with Walmart, making it frictionless and faster delivery. As an Engineer in the team, you will be providing experience to Walmart Customers, Drivers and transportation partners. We help bring a seamless experience to our customers irrespective of how and where they engage with us - while shopping online, delivery at home and picking groceries at stores. We operate at the intersection of huge Walmart deliveries for millions of customers, thousands of stores, and Walmart associates - a multi-layer multi-objective problem space which has a unique impact on Global consumer base.

We are tasked with building the foundational technologies for Infrastructure & platforms, vital to success at this scale paired with technical solutions for complex business workflows using cutting edge technologies. We are building low latency, high throughput ecosystem to support Walmart needs for US and International markets. Be Event driven architecture or Microservice or throttling pattern that serves experience for Walmart Transportation Network. All the work we do at Walmart Global tech benefits our operations & our associates, helping Customers Save Money and Time  to Live Better.

About The Team:

Our team works closely with our US stores and eCommerce business to better serve customers by empowering team members, stores, and merchants with technological innovation. From groceries and entertainment to sporting goods and crafts, Walmart U.S. offers an extensive selection that our customers value, whether they shop online at Walmart.com, through one of our mobile apps, or in-store. Focus areas include customers, stores and employees, in-store service, merchant tools, merchant data science, and search and personalization.

Responsibilities:

As a Principal Software Engineer for Omni Global Tech Transportation team at Walmart, you’ll have the opportunity to

• Guide and mentor, a team of engineers, conducting code reviews and leading design discussions to ensure engineering best practices.  
• Act as a technical authority, providing direction, hands on POCs and expertise to the team.  
• Drive the adoption of coding standards, design patterns, and development best practices.  

Architectural Leadership:  

• Lead the creation and maintenance of our technical design and architecture for scalable, robust, and high-performance software aligning it with business goals and tech goals.  
• Architect complex software systems, ensuring performance, security, and compliance needs are met.  

Software Craftsmanship:  

• Consistently produce high-quality software with a focus on unit testing, regular code reviews, and continuous integration.  
• Uphold high standards in quality and operational excellence.  

Technical Documentation:  

• Develop comprehensive technical documentation and presentations to clearly communicate architectural decisions and design options.  
• Ensure documentation aligns with project scopes, milestones, and deliverables.  

Engineering Advocacy:  

• Promote and enforce technical standards across the organization to achieve concrete outcomes and drive engineering excellence.  
• Foster a culture of learning and innovation through hands-on technical guidance and mentorship.  

Project Leadership:  

• Lead the discovery and design phase of major projects, ensuring the design aligns with business goals and technical requirements. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define tech scopes and milestones.  

Cross-functional Collaboration:  

• Collaborate closely with Users, Product Management, UX/UI, Quality Assurance, and DevOps teams.  
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.  

Innovation and Research:  

• Stay at the forefront of technological advancements, conducting research to identify emerging tools and methodologies.  
• Write blogs to promote tech advancements and developer productivity.

What you'll bring:

• B.S./MS in Computer Science or related technical field.
• 14+ years of experience in software design and development of high scale applications development in product-based companies.
• 12+ years of experience building micro-services using JAVA.
• Strong background in computer science: algorithms and data structures.
• Proven experience with data security and data encryption for Public APIs.
• Deep understanding of micro services architecture, cloud computing (Private, Azure, or GCP), and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Solid experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and data modelling for large-scale distributed systems.
• Proficient with design patterns, OOP, and/or Functional programming.
• Proficient in designing robust, large scale backend system, considering for performance, scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work independently and in a team.
• Experience with ML algorithms, tools, and ML systems is nice to have.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as React or Angular or mobile tech.

About Walmart Global Tech
Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world’s 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.

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.

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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.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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.

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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00-$286,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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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 and5 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...

680 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4834, United States of America