Principal, Network Engineer - Wireless

Why Join Us?

At Walmart, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a global scale, tackling unique challenges and making a tangible impact on millions of lives. Bring your expertise and creativity to shape the future of wireless connectivity with a team that values growth, innovation, and customer success.

What you'll do:

• Lead and Design: Provide leadership in wireless network design, implementation, and ongoing support.

• Drive Efficiency: Analyze trends and identify opportunities to leverage automation for improved team performance.

• Innovate: Offer guidance on emerging wireless technologies to enhance Walmart’s network health and the customer/associate experience.

• Mentor and Train: Support fellow engineers through training, mentorship, and technical guidance.

• Strategic Planning: Collaborate on strategic initiatives, identifying potential roadblocks and recommending alternative solutions.

• Vendor Collaboration: Partner with vendor teams to ensure accountability and the delivery of quality results.

• Problem-Solving: Work with internal and external stakeholders to troubleshoot complex issues and deliver effective solutions.

• Communicate: Translate complex technical solutions into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership and business stakeholders.

What you'll bring:

• Enterprise Networking: 7+ years of experience in enterprise networking with a focus on wireless technologies.

• Certifications:

• CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent wired networking certifications.

• CWNE

• CIoTP, IOTSF

• Wireless Technologies: Expertise in non-802.11 technologies (e.g., CBRS, LoRa, ZigBee, cellular).

• Design and Survey Tools: Proficiency with wireless design tools such as Ekahau or iBwave.

You'll Stand Out If You Have:

• Experience with Mist, Cisco, and/or Extreme.

• A track record of working in large, distributed enterprise environments.

• A passion for learning and using innovative technologies to solve complex business problems at scale.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to break down complex engineering challenges into real-world business solutions.

• The ability to adapt and thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environments.

Note: Immigration sponsorship is not available in this role in Reston, VA.

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.
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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.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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

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Reston, Virginia US-07759:The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00-$216,000.00
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Bentonville, Arkansas US-09050:The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$180,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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- Stock
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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, information technology, information systems, electrical engineering, or related area and 5 years’ experience in large-scale networking environments or related area.Option 2: 7 years’ experience in large scale networking environments 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, Information Technology, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related area and 3 years’ experience in large scale networking environments 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...

10790 Parkridge Dr. Suite 200, Reston, VA 20191, United States of America