Principal Software Engineer, Information Security

Walmart

Principal Software Engineer architecting identity, authentication, and authorization for agentic AI systems at Walmart Global Tech. Delivering secure, scalable non-human identity capabilities for global retail technology.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeBangalore • 🇮🇳 IndiaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in architecting and implementing secure identity solutions for agentic AI systems, with a strong focus on continuous authentication, risk-based access control, and automation using Python and PowerShell. Proven ability to mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security capabilities in enterprise-scale environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Software Engineering Experience3+ Years Identity, Authentication, and Authorization ExperienceStrong Knowledge of Cloud-Native IdentityHands-On Experience with Adaptive AuthorizationPreferred Certifications: Security+, CISSP

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Identity Lifecycle ManagementContinuous AuthenticationRisk-Based Access ControlAutomation Skills in PythonAutomation Skills in PowerShellDistributed Identity ServicesPolicy-as-CodeAgentic AI ArchitecturesAPI SecurityRuntime Trust Evaluation

Soft Skills

Cross-Team CommunicationMentoring EngineersDriving Engineering Standards

Tools & Technologies

Azure Identity PlatformsAWS Identity PlatformsGCP Identity PlatformsKubernetes Workload IdentityService Mesh

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+GISFGSECCISSPCCSP

Industry Keywords

Regulated IndustriesCompliance ControlsAudit ControlsAgent Identity LifecycleDelegated Authority Models

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and evolve AI identity reference architectures
Architect and implement secure identity solutions for agentic AI systems
Design and enforce delegated authority and adaptive authorization models
Implement continuous authentication and risk-based access control
Build automation for agent identity lifecycle and credential governance
Define observability, audit, and compliance controls for agent actions
Mentor engineers and drive engineering standards
Partner with platform and security teams to deliver secure AI capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of Software Engineering experience building and deploying enterprise-scale systems
3+ years of experience in identity, authentication, and authorization at enterprise scale
Strong understanding of agentic AI architectures and non-human identity lifecycle management
Experience designing continuous authentication and runtime trust evaluation
Hands-on experience with adaptive authorization and policy-as-code
Strong knowledge of cloud-native identity, workload identity, and API security
Experience building and operating distributed identity services
Solid automation skills in Python and PowerShell
Strong design and cross-team communication skills
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area; or 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area
Preferred: experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP identity platforms
Preferred: Kubernetes workload identity or service mesh experience
Preferred: prior experience in regulated industries
Preferred certifications: Security+, GISF, GSEC, CISSP, or CCSP
Preferred: master's degree in a relevant field and 3 years’ experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive awards for performance
Maternity and parental leave
Paid time off (PTO)
Health benefits