Walmart
Principal, Software Engineer - Data Privacy
Walmart, Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
We are looking for an experienced
Principal Software Engineer
to join the Customer Data Engineering team to advance the way we empower internal teams with best-in-class customer data products and privacy compliant data platforms. This hands-on role requires exceptional coding and design skills, a passion for technology and engineering excellence, and the ability to guide and mentor a team of engineers. You will play a critical role in our team, focusing on the development and execution of privacy first Customer data products and privacy frameworks to support Customer data privacy regulations. You will work closely with teams such as Marketing, Walmart Connect, Data Ventures, and Walmart+ to extend our Customer Data.
About Team: Customer Data Platform
Everyone has data, but the sheer volume of data at Walmart can be limitless. In the Data Engineering team, we help Walmart manage this data by building pipelines and data lakes to prepare big data for analysis and unlocking actionable insights in real-time. We also use cross-departmental data and machine learning to build a holistic view of true profitability, saving millions of dollars across item categories and geographies while assisting our leadership in making better decisions faster.
What you'll do:
As a
Principal Software Engineer
, 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 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 architecture, aligning it with business goals and scalability requirements.
Lead the discovery phase of major projects, ensuring the design aligns with business goals and technical requirements.
Architect complex software systems (data/backend), ensuring performance, security, and scalability needs are met.
Technical Excellence:
Consistently produce high-quality software with a focus on unit testing, regular code reviews, and continuous integration.
Promote and enforce technical standards across the organization to achieve concrete outcomes and drive engineering excellence.
Develop comprehensive technical documentation and presentations to clearly communicate architectural decisions and design options.
Stay at the forefront of technological advancements, conducting research to identify emerging tools and methodologies.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scopes and milestones.
Collaborate closely with Product Management, Program Management & Business teams.
Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What you'll bring:
15+ years of experience in software development, focusing on building large scale distributed data platforms.
Experience in multiple stack technologies
Java, Python, Scala.
Proficiency in
API development, GraphQL, Node.js
Well versed with
Hadoop, Hive, Spark using Scala, Spark Serverless, Spark Streaming, Presto/Trino, Kubernetes, Cloud, Airflow and Data Lake
concepts.
Advanced knowledge of distributed system design, design patterns, data structures, data modeling and algorithms.
Experience working with public cloud technologies such as
Google Cloud Platform
.
Experience with
Kafka connect, Druid, Big Query and Looker
is added advantage.
Extensive experience in the design, development, and delivery of software products with a large user base.
Track record in an architect role with large-scale software development with a focus on data-backed services and Privacy compliance.
Excellent decision-making
skills with the ability to balance conflicting interests in a complex and fast-paced environment.
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.
Walmart's culture is a competitive advantage, and it's fostered by being together. Working together in person allows us to collaborate, align quickly and innovate with greater speed. We use our campuses to create purposeful connection rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates.
Our hubs: Walmart is a global company with offices across the United States and around the world. Our global headquarters is in Bentonville, Arkansas, with primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay area and New York/New Jersey.
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 diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
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 https://one.walmart.com/notices .
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 .
Sunnyvale, California US-04396:The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00-$286,000.00
Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735:The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
Stock
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...
840 W California Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4828, United States of America
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 diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
What you'll do...
We are looking for an experienced
Principal Software Engineer
to join the Customer Data Engineering team to advance the way we empower internal teams with best-in-class customer data products and privacy compliant data platforms. This hands-on role requires exceptional coding and design skills, a passion for technology and engineering excellence, and the ability to guide and mentor a team of engineers. You will play a critical role in our team, focusing on the development and execution of privacy first Customer data products and privacy frameworks to support Customer data privacy regulations. You will work closely with teams such as Marketing, Walmart Connect, Data Ventures, and Walmart+ to extend our Customer Data.
About Team: Customer Data Platform
Everyone has data, but the sheer volume of data at Walmart can be limitless. In the Data Engineering team, we help Walmart manage this data by building pipelines and data lakes to prepare big data for analysis and unlocking actionable insights in real-time. We also use cross-departmental data and machine learning to build a holistic view of true profitability, saving millions of dollars across item categories and geographies while assisting our leadership in making better decisions faster.
What you'll do:
As a
Principal Software Engineer
, 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 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 architecture, aligning it with business goals and scalability requirements.
Lead the discovery phase of major projects, ensuring the design aligns with business goals and technical requirements.
Architect complex software systems (data/backend), ensuring performance, security, and scalability needs are met.
Technical Excellence:
Consistently produce high-quality software with a focus on unit testing, regular code reviews, and continuous integration.
Promote and enforce technical standards across the organization to achieve concrete outcomes and drive engineering excellence.
Develop comprehensive technical documentation and presentations to clearly communicate architectural decisions and design options.
Stay at the forefront of technological advancements, conducting research to identify emerging tools and methodologies.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scopes and milestones.
Collaborate closely with Product Management, Program Management & Business teams.
Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What you'll bring:
15+ years of experience in software development, focusing on building large scale distributed data platforms.
Experience in multiple stack technologies
Java, Python, Scala.
Proficiency in
API development, GraphQL, Node.js
Well versed with
Hadoop, Hive, Spark using Scala, Spark Serverless, Spark Streaming, Presto/Trino, Kubernetes, Cloud, Airflow and Data Lake
concepts.
Advanced knowledge of distributed system design, design patterns, data structures, data modeling and algorithms.
Experience working with public cloud technologies such as
Google Cloud Platform
.
Experience with
Kafka connect, Druid, Big Query and Looker
is added advantage.
Extensive experience in the design, development, and delivery of software products with a large user base.
Track record in an architect role with large-scale software development with a focus on data-backed services and Privacy compliance.
Excellent decision-making
skills with the ability to balance conflicting interests in a complex and fast-paced environment.
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.
Walmart's culture is a competitive advantage, and it's fostered by being together. Working together in person allows us to collaborate, align quickly and innovate with greater speed. We use our campuses to create purposeful connection rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates.
Our hubs: Walmart is a global company with offices across the United States and around the world. Our global headquarters is in Bentonville, Arkansas, with primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay area and New York/New Jersey.
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 diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
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 https://one.walmart.com/notices .
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 .
Sunnyvale, California US-04396:The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00-$286,000.00
Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735:The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
Stock
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...
840 W California Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4828, United States of America
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 diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.