Principal Software Engineer

Your Impact
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will use your expertise to guide and support your team to develop and successfully implement complex software solutions. As a technical expert, you'll support your team throughout the software development process. Additionally, you'll personally develop and deliver code modules and stable application systems, contributing to integrated software solutions across a variety of computing environments.
Shape the future of Retail Tech
Our CEO is forward-thinking when it comes to tech, and with one of Forbes' Top 50 CIOs leading the charge, you can come to work knowing you'll have the data, tools, and support that few other companies can offer. And if the solution doesn't exist, we build it. You have the autonomy to create, and we trust your vision and abilities.
We've been around for over 100 years, so we're not going anywhere. You'll have the stability you need to focus on looking to the future and bringing your team there with you. We also know what it takes to build a winning culture - from collaborating with diverse and curious minds to approaching challenges with new perspectives. You'll be surrounded by peers who are visionaries in their areas - people who can collaborate with you to challenge you, help you grow, and inspire you.
Innovate in Charlotte
This position is based at our on-site Tech Hub in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lowe's Tech Hub is an ultramodern work environment, complete with cutting-edge technology, collaborative workspaces, an on-site barista and Zen Garden, and other perks to enhance your work experience.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge AI-driven solutions in the Merchandising Technology space. This role focuses on revolutionizing space planning and assortment optimization to create data-driven, customer-centric strategies that drive business growth.
• Develop scalable, intelligent platforms that integrate advanced AI/ML models, optimize inventory assortment, and enhance space utilization. Your expertise will shape the future of how we leverage technology to meet evolving market demands and delight our customers.
• Independently lead projects with significant business implications, participating in planning, priority estimates, and advising Software Engineers.
• Mentor and advise others in all software development lifecycle phases, sharing an in-depth understanding of company and industry methodologies, policies, standards, and controls.
• Support systems integration testing (SIT) and user acceptance testing (UAT) for large, complex, cross-functional application initiatives, ensuring proper test coverage.
• Communicate changes in software architecture, coach others to apply this understanding to software solutions, and resolve escalated issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
• 10 years of experience in software development or related field• 8 years of experience in any of the following: software engineering competencies frontend technologies (UI/UX), middleware (microservices and APIs), database technologies, DevOps • 8 years of experience working on project(s) involving the implementation of solutions applying development life cycles (SDLC)• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer information systems (CIS), or related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree)
Preferred Skills/Experience:
*We encourage you to apply even if you do not have all the preferred skills or experience. *
• 6 years of IT experience developing and implementing business systems within an organization
• 6 years of experience working with source code control systems, defect or incident tracking software, and/or writing technical documentation in a software development environment
• 6 years of experience in systems analysis, including defining technical requirements and performing high level design for complex solutions
• 4 years of experience working with an IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework
• 4 years of experience leading teams, with or without direct reports
• Experience working with Continuous Integration/ Continuous Deployment tools
Benefits:
• 401k with up to 4.25% match
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan (15% discount of strike price)
• Tuition-Free Education
• 10-week Maternity/Parental Leave
• 10% Associate Discount
For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.