Position Summary...

What you'll do...

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our International, Inventory and Fulfillment team, focused on building and evolving replenishment systems that support global operations across multiple countries. This is a high-impact role that requires deep expertise in designing and maintaining large-scale, distributed systems. You will lead modernization efforts, integrate legacy systems with cloud-native architectures, and drive innovation using cloud technologies, AI, and machine learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement highly scalable, distributed software systems to support global inventory, fulfillment, and replenishment operations.
• Modernize and integrate legacy technologies (e.g., Mainframe, Informix) with emerging platforms to ensure seamless interoperability and business continuity.
• Lead cross-functional, geographically distributed teams to deliver end-to-end technical solutions that scale.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural guidance to engineering teams.
• Drive adoption of engineering best practices including scalability, observability, CI/CD, and security.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and apply them to improve platform performance, innovation, and resiliency.

What You'll Bring:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering with significant contributions to large-scale, distributed system architecture and development.
• Proven experience building and scaling enterprise-grade systems in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), alongside legacy platforms like Mainframe and Informix.
• Deep understanding of system design, multi-tenant platforms, and high-availability architectures.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a track record of working across international and cross-functional teams.
• Expert-level technical depth across both modern and legacy technology stacks.
• A strategic mindset with a history of architecting resilient, scalable platforms across geographies.
• The ability to motivate, influence, and lead teams across borders and time zones.
• A passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in international supply chain, retail, inventory, or fulfillment systems.
• Familiarity with global scalability challenges including data localization, time zone orchestration, and regulatory compliance.
• Thought leadership through patents, technical writing, open-source contributions, or conference participation.

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 $110,000.00-$220,000.00

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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...

2501 Se J St, Ste A, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, United States of America