**Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. This is a full-time onsite role based in Sunnyvale, California or Bentonville, Arkansas; remote and hybrid options are not available.**
Role summary:The
Senior Manager, Software Engineering, leads platform-level execution of advanced software and AI/ML systems, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and roadmap milestones. This role oversees scalable infrastructure, DevOps practices, and cloud optimization while driving technical excellence across multiple teams. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional partners to deliver robust, maintainable solutions that serve millions of users. The leader mentors engineering talent, manages complex initiatives, and champions continuous improvement to enhance system performance, reliability, and innovation in a dynamic environment.
About the team: The
Enterprise Data Portal (EDP) team develops and maintains Walmart's centralized platform enabling associates to find, analyze, and govern curated enterprise data assets. The team delivers integrated solutions for metadata management, data quality, lineage, governance, AI/ML cataloging, and compliance. Through scalable, secure engineering, the team enhances data discoverability, reliability, and reuse across the company. Members support the full software and data lifecycle, focusing on intuitive user experiences, measurable business outcomes, technical excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement to drive impactful results.
What you'll do: - Lead platform-level execution of software and AI/ML systems, ensuring alignment with domain priorities and roadmap milestones.
- Oversee shared infrastructure, tooling, and frameworks to support scalable, secure development and seamless system integration.
- Drive full software development lifecycle across multiple teams, championing DevOps architecture and CI/CD practices for reliability and continuous improvement.
- Manage cloud cost optimization and enhance automation, telemetry, and tooling to reduce operational friction.
- Mentor engineers, guide architectural decisions, and promote technical quality through rigorous testing and code reviews.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define priorities, track progress, and ensure delivery aligned with business goals.
- Foster innovation by identifying opportunities for process and product enhancements.
What you'll bring: - 12+ years of software engineering experience (10+ with a Master's degree), including 4+ years of people leadership managing engineering teams.
- Extensive experience leading platform engineering and software development lifecycle across multiple teams.
- Proven expertise in DevOps architecture, CI/CD practices, and cloud-native solutions to enhance delivery and reliability.
- Strong skills in stakeholder management, project management, and aligning technical execution with business goals.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering technical excellence and innovation.
- Proficiency in AI/ML system integration and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions.
- Solid background in cloud financial management and automation to optimize operational efficiency.
- Excellent judgment in architectural design, system integration, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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.
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.
