Position Summary...

What you'll do...

About Team: We are high powered team dedicated to providing innovative solutions at the intersection of retail and consumer health that empower Walmart’s consumers, businesses, and partners to make informed decisions. We're now seeking an exceptional Principal Data Engineer to join our team and lead the development of cutting-edge data-driven insights. What You'll Do: We are seeking an experienced Principal Data Engineer with a strong background in retail and health data to lead our data engineering efforts. As a Principal Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining large-scale data pipelines, data models, and data transformations using cloud-based technologies such as GCP, Azure, and BigQuery. You will also be responsible for ensuring data quality, security, and compliance with regulatory requirements. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, technology, and experts in retail and consumer health, to build data products. Your expertise will play a critical role in shaping our products and services that drive key strategic initiatives and business outcomes. * Design, build, and maintain large-scale data pipelines, data models, and data transformations using GCP, Azure, and BigQuery * Develop and maintain data transformation workflows using Python, SQL, and Airflow * Lead the development of data engineering projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals * Ensure data quality, security, and compliance with regulatory requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, etc. * Design and implement de-identification, tokenization, and data masking techniques to protect sensitive data * Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to develop data pipelines that support business intelligence and analytics efforts * Develop and maintain documentation of data engineering projects, including architecture diagrams, data flow charts, and code repositories * Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the growth and development of the data engineering team What You'll Bring: * 10+ years of hands-on experience in e-commerce/omnichannel retail or health data with a focus on data engineering * Strong background in cloud-based technologies such as GCP, Azure, PySpark, BigQuery and Azure SQL * Expertise in data modeling, ETL, and data transformation using Python, SQL, and Airflow * Experience with de-identification, tokenization, and data masking techniques to protect sensitive data * Strong knowledge of data governance, data quality, and data security principles * 6+ years of experience leading large-scale data engineering projects * Proven track record of delivering high-quality data pipelines and models that meet business requirements * Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, or related field Good to Have: * Experience with Apache Spark, Hadoop, and NoSQL databases * Knowledge of machine learning concepts and algorithms * Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker * Certification in Google Cloud Platform or Microsoft Azure * Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., HIPAA) and compliance guidelines related to data privacy. * Experience working in an Agile environment is a plus. Benefits:Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.Equal Opportunity Employer:Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing Belonging- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

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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Sunnyvale, California US-08479:The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00-$286,000.00

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Bentonville, Arkansas US-09104: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 and 5 years' experience in software engineering or related field. Option 2: 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related field. Option 3: Master's degree in Computer Science and 3 years' experience in software engineering or related field.
4 years' experience in data engineering, database engineering, business intelligence, or business analytics.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Data engineering, database engineering, business intelligence, or business analytics, ETL tools and working with large data sets in the cloud, Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 5 years' experience in software engineering or related field, 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...

640 W California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4828, United States of America