Walmart

(USA) Director, Software Engineering

Walmart$169K — $338K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or 8 years of equivalent experience.
  • 6 years of software engineering experience or 8 years of general experience in the field.
  • 3 years of supervisory experience in a software engineering environment.
  • Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle, specifically in architecture and coding.
  • Proficient in DevOps practices and cloud cost optimization strategies.
  • Experience integrating AI/ML technologies into software systems.
  • Ability to manage projects and align technical roadmaps with business objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of complex software and AI/ML systems for reliability and scalability.
  • Oversee the full software development lifecycle while promoting DevOps and optimizing cloud costs.
  • Collaborate with product and data teams to create AI-enabled features.
  • Manage roadmap alignment with business priorities and engineering dependencies.
  • Build and mentor high-performance engineering teams, promoting professional growth.
  • Drive continuous innovation and stakeholder engagement for ongoing improvement.
  • Ensure quality standards and timely delivery of technology solutions.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) plan and stock purchase options.
  • Paid time off including sick leave, parental leave, and family care leave.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
  • Company discounts and Military Leave Pay.
  • Walmart-paid education programs for associates to further their education.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...
The Director, Software Engineering leads the execution and delivery of complex software and AI/ML systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment with strategic objectives. This role oversees the full development lifecycle, champions DevOps practices, and drives cloud cost optimization to enhance engineering efficiency. The position requires strong leadership to build and mentor high-performing teams, manage cross-functional collaboration, and align roadmaps with business priorities. The Director fosters continuous improvement, technical excellence, and operational rigor while maintaining accountability for quality and timely delivery of innovative technology solutions.

What you'll do...
  • Lead execution of complex software, data, and AI/ML systems ensuring reliability, scalability, and integration across platforms.
  • Oversee full software development lifecycle, championing DevOps practices and cloud cost optimization to enhance system performance and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with product and data teams to deliver AI-enabled features and autonomous agentic systems.
  • Manage engineering dependencies, align roadmaps with organizational priorities, and drive backlog prioritization and capacity planning.
  • Build and mentor high-performing teams, fostering professional growth and sustaining talent pipelines.
  • Drive continuous improvement through innovation, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Ensure technical ownership, quality standards, and timely delivery of solutions.


What you'll bring:

  • Proven leadership in managing complex software engineering projects and cross-functional teams.
  • Expertise in software development lifecycle, including architecture, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
  • Strong proficiency in DevOps practices, cloud cost optimization, and system reliability.
  • Experience integrating AI/ML technologies and agentic systems within software platforms.
  • Skilled in stakeholder management, project planning, and aligning technology roadmaps with business goals.
  • Ability to drive continuous improvement, innovation, and operational efficiency.
  • Demonstrated capacity to mentor and develop high-performing engineering teams.
  • Excellent technical judgment and adaptability to evolving technologies and business needs.


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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

The annual salary range for this position is $169,000.00 - $338,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock








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, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 6 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
Option 2: 8 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
3 years' supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Primary Location...

1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America

About Walmart

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Size
2,300 employees
Market Cap
$387 billion
Industry
Net Income
$13.5 billion
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$559.1 billion
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