Walmart

(USA) Principal, Software Engineer

Walmart  •  $132k - $286k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

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What you'll do...



As a Principal Software Engineer, youwillbe responsible fordesigning,developingandimproving coreservices andalgorithms forDisplay Adsoptimization, includingbudgeting,pacing,biddingandauctionYou willwork closely with Data Science and Product on requirement gatheringand problem formulation,collaborate withmultipleengineering teamsto build scalable and high-performance services with high observability,lead the designand implementation of optimization algorithms,establishinsightsfor optimization opportunities, anditerate over system and algorithm improvementsYou are a sharp software engineer withgreat math intuition.By applying sound technical judgment and continuous improvement, youare committed tobuilding reliable and high-performancesystemsthat meet customers' needs while advancing Walmart’s technology vision.

About the team:

The mission of Walmart Display Ads is to connect brand owners and shoppers with relevant display ads. We bring brand awareness and rich product information to shoppers and help brand owners grow their business. The DisplayAdServingteam builds advanced services withcutting edgetechnologies, to understand shopper intent and surrounding context, serve relevant ads andoptimizecampaign performance. The team emphasizes strong project and stakeholder management, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence. It fosters a culture of coaching, problem solving, and innovation to drive impactful results whilemaintainingoperational efficiency and alignment with strategic priorities.

Whatyou'lldo:

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable technical requirements and measurable outcomes.
  • Collaborate with Data Scientists to prototype newoptimizationalgorithms and buildroadmaps.
  • Collaborate with multiple engineering teams to build low latency data pipelines to supportbudgeting and pacing algorithmsas well as real-timebiddingdecisions
  • Design, implement,testand improve campaign optimization algorithms,to achieveadvertiser goals with actional insights
  • Build offline simulation tools and online dark canary systems to support quick iterations of algorithm development with minimum risks



Whatyou'llbring:

  • Proficiencyin one of the programming languages, Java,Python, C++, etc.
  • Expertisein cloud-native architecture and distributed system design ensuring high availability and low latency.
  • Proven recordsfordeveloping,deploying,andoperatingfeedback control or reinforcement learning algorithms with fault tolerance.
  • Bachelor's degree in operationresearch,computerscience,or related fields. Master and PhD are preferred.
  • AdTech experience is a strong plus.


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-11657: The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00

Bellevue, Washington US-11663: 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 :

- 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 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...

1345 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of AmericaWalmart 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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About Walmart

Sixty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world’s biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we’re reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. When you join our Walmart family of brands, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world.

We are ecstatic to have been named a Great Place to Work® Certified May 2023 – May 2024, Disability: IN 2023 Best Places to Work, and Fast Company 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators 2023.

This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and build a career you’re proud of.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Bentonville, Arkansas
Year Founded
1962
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