Walmart
(USA) Principal, Software Engineer -MLE- Agentic AI & AIOps
Walmart, Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087
Position Summary... Our team is shaping Walmart’s next-gen cloud intelligence platform, blending AI with large-scale infrastructure. Principal engineers play a key role in setting vision, influencing adoption, and mentoring teams across the organization.
As a Principal MLE, you will lead the architecture and strategy of agentic AI platforms and AI-driven operations, guiding teams to deliver resilient, scalable systems that transform how Walmart operates its cloud and developer platforms.
What you'll do
Architect and build
agentic AI platforms and applications
enabling autonomous execution and orchestration. Drive
AI-powered observability and operations
at enterprise scale. Define
technical roadmaps
for integrating LLM services with core infrastructure. Mentor engineers, set standards, and guide cross-team initiatives. What you'll bring
Advanced expertise in
Python
(Go secondary) and distributed systems. Deep knowledge of
LLMs, agentic frameworks, and orchestration patterns . Proven experience with
Kubernetes/Cloud scale, automation, and AIOps . Strong technical leadership and ability to influence cross-organizational strategy. 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 experts, 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 connections rooted in deepening understanding and investing in our associates' development. Our hubs: Walmart is a global company with offices across the United States and around the world. Our headquarters is in Bentonville, Arkansas, with primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York/New Jersey. Benefits
Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and 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 communities live better when we truly know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diverse styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions—while being welcoming of all people. This information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities and qualifications. The full Job Description will be available during the hiring process. Walmart offers competitive pay, performance bonuses, and benefits for a healthier 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 includes PTO, parental leave, family care leave, and more. Additional benefits include disability coverage, discounts, military leave pay, and support for adoption and surrogacy expenses. For more info about PTO, see
https://one.walmart.com/notices . Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program covering various educational levels, fully paid by Walmart. Eligibility varies by role and tenure. Benefits are subject to change. For details, visit
One.Walmart . The annual salary range is $143,000 - $286,000, with potential bonuses and stock options. Minimum Qualifications
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in CS, engineering, or related field plus 5 years’ experience in software engineering. Option 2: 7 years’ experience in software engineering. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in CS, engineering, or related field plus 3 years’ experience, and a background in creating accessible digital experiences aligned with WCAG 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies. Primary Location
1395 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, USA
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Architect and build
agentic AI platforms and applications
enabling autonomous execution and orchestration. Drive
AI-powered observability and operations
at enterprise scale. Define
technical roadmaps
for integrating LLM services with core infrastructure. Mentor engineers, set standards, and guide cross-team initiatives. What you'll bring
Advanced expertise in
Python
(Go secondary) and distributed systems. Deep knowledge of
LLMs, agentic frameworks, and orchestration patterns . Proven experience with
Kubernetes/Cloud scale, automation, and AIOps . Strong technical leadership and ability to influence cross-organizational strategy. 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 experts, 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 connections rooted in deepening understanding and investing in our associates' development. Our hubs: Walmart is a global company with offices across the United States and around the world. Our headquarters is in Bentonville, Arkansas, with primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York/New Jersey. Benefits
Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and 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 communities live better when we truly know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diverse styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions—while being welcoming of all people. This information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities and qualifications. The full Job Description will be available during the hiring process. Walmart offers competitive pay, performance bonuses, and benefits for a healthier 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 includes PTO, parental leave, family care leave, and more. Additional benefits include disability coverage, discounts, military leave pay, and support for adoption and surrogacy expenses. For more info about PTO, see
https://one.walmart.com/notices . Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program covering various educational levels, fully paid by Walmart. Eligibility varies by role and tenure. Benefits are subject to change. For details, visit
One.Walmart . The annual salary range is $143,000 - $286,000, with potential bonuses and stock options. Minimum Qualifications
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in CS, engineering, or related field plus 5 years’ experience in software engineering. Option 2: 7 years’ experience in software engineering. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in CS, engineering, or related field plus 3 years’ experience, and a background in creating accessible digital experiences aligned with WCAG 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies. Primary Location
1395 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, USA
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