(USA) Principal, Software Engineer

  • Bentonville, AR
  • Posted 16 hours ago | Updated 16 hours ago

Overview

Remote
On Site
USD 110,000.00 - 220,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
UI
React Native
Reporting
Innovation
Continuous Improvement
Management
Scalability
Artificial Intelligence
Stakeholder Engagement
React.js
JavaScript
TypeScript
GraphQL
SQL
PostgreSQL
MySQL
NoSQL
MongoDB
Redis
Database
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Testing
Cypress
Version Control
Git
Cloud Computing
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud
Amazon Web Services
Architectural Design
Leadership
Mentorship
Team Building
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Collaboration
Finance
Life Insurance
Military
Exceed
Software Asset Management
English
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Information Systems
Software Engineering
Web Content
WCAG
Assistive Technology
Accessibility

Job Details

Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Principal Software Engineer - React & React Native (Walmart Squiggly Team)

Walmart's Gen AI-powered Squiggly team is seeking an accomplished Principal Software Engineer with deep experience in mobile and web UI development using React and React Native. In this critical role, you will lead the transformation, design, and implementation of the Squiggly Chatbot Experience platform, building a unified, intuitive interface that simplifies and enhances the associate experience. This is an exciting opportunity for growth, reporting directly to the Director of Walmart Squiggly Experiences.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive Innovation: Lead the creation of cutting-edge solutions to elevate digital experiences for Walmart associates via the Squiggly platform.
  • Collaborative Leadership: Mentor and guide a high-performing engineering team through all phases of design, development, and implementation, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Architect & Design: Oversee and shape the architectural direction of the Squiggly platform, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards.
  • Enhance Scalability: Build robust, scalable solutions to meet the evolving needs of the business and its associates.
  • Integration & Deployment: Ensure seamless integration for consumers and deploy advanced AI capabilities within the Squiggly platform.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align on project goals and deliverables.

Qualifications:
  • Advanced expertise in React technologies and asynchronous programming paradigms
  • Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Strong background in Mobile and web app design; experience with GraphQL
  • In-depth understanding of both SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) database systems is a plus
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks (R2, cypress, Mocha), and version control (Git)
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or AWS
  • Demonstrated success in building distributed systems, solving complex technical challenges, and leading engineering teams on large-scale projects
  • Strong architectural design and App development experience in production environments
  • Excellent leadership, mentorship, and team-building skills
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across teams and with stakeholders

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.

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.

For information about PTO, see

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.

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.

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

Bentonville, Arkansas US-09401: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00

Bellevue, Washington US-11075: The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $264,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

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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 and 5 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...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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