Leads multiple teams delivering scalable, reliable software, data, and AI/ML systems. Oversees architecture, development, DevOps, deployment, monitoring, cloud cost optimization, and operational efficiency. Translates strategy into technology roadmaps, manages cross-functional dependencies, and ensures execution against business priorities. Builds high-performing engineering teams through mentorship, succession planning, and continuous improvement while advancing AI platforms and intelligent automation.
Position Summary...What you'll do...Role summary:
The (USA) Director, Software Engineering leads the execution and delivery of complex software, data, and AI/ML systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment with strategic objectives. This role oversees the Scintilla AI Experience and Intelligence team including full software development lifecycle across multiple teams, driving technical excellence through DevOps practices, cloud optimization, and system health monitoring. The director fosters high-performing teams through mentorship and collaboration, manages cross-functional dependencies, and champions continuous improvement. By integrating advanced technologies and aligning engineering efforts with business goals, this position plays a critical role in advancing Walmart’s technology capabilities and operational success.
About the team:
The team tackles complex business and technical challenges within Growth Tech by utilizing advanced AI coding agents across planning, design, implementation, testing, and operations. They set standards for scalable, reliable, and secure production systems at the convergence of software engineering, data, and AI. Focused on delivering valuable insights to suppliers and merchants, the team develops AI platforms for intelligent automation, including agent orchestration and customer-facing AI solutions. Emphasizing rapid iteration and adaptive systems that learn from usage, the team fosters collaboration and continuous improvement to drive innovation in a dynamic environment.
What you'll do:
What you'll bring:
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.
Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735: The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00
Sunnyvale, California US-11657: 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
Option 2: 8 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
3 years' supervisory experience.Preferred Qualifications...
The (USA) Director, Software Engineering leads the execution and delivery of complex software, data, and AI/ML systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment with strategic objectives. This role oversees the Scintilla AI Experience and Intelligence team including full software development lifecycle across multiple teams, driving technical excellence through DevOps practices, cloud optimization, and system health monitoring. The director fosters high-performing teams through mentorship and collaboration, manages cross-functional dependencies, and champions continuous improvement. By integrating advanced technologies and aligning engineering efforts with business goals, this position plays a critical role in advancing Walmart’s technology capabilities and operational success.
About the team:
The team tackles complex business and technical challenges within Growth Tech by utilizing advanced AI coding agents across planning, design, implementation, testing, and operations. They set standards for scalable, reliable, and secure production systems at the convergence of software engineering, data, and AI. Focused on delivering valuable insights to suppliers and merchants, the team develops AI platforms for intelligent automation, including agent orchestration and customer-facing AI solutions. Emphasizing rapid iteration and adaptive systems that learn from usage, the team fosters collaboration and continuous improvement to drive innovation in a dynamic environment.
What you'll do:
- Lead execution of complex software, data, and AI/ML systems ensuring reliability, scalability, and integration across platforms.
- Translate domain strategies into actionable plans, aligning teams with architecture and operational priorities.
- Oversee full software development lifecycle, championing DevOps practices and system health monitoring.
- Drive cloud cost optimization and reduce operational overhead to enhance engineering velocity.
- Mentor and develop high-performing teams, fostering professional growth and succession planning.
- Manage cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder alignment, and roadmap execution.
- Promote continuous improvement through innovation, feedback, and adoption of new technologies.
What you'll bring:
- 12+ Years of Proven leadership in system-level software engineering. Managing complex software, data, and ML systems with a focus on reliability and scalability.
- Expertise in overseeing full software development lifecycle, including architecture, DevOps, deployment, and maintenance.
- Strong experience in AI/ML product development and integration of agentic systems using languages such as Python, Java, Rust, and Dart.
- Demonstrated ability in project and stakeholder management, aligning technology roadmaps with business priorities.
- Skilled in cloud financial management and optimizing engineering velocity through operational efficiency.
- Commitment to mentorship, team development, and fostering high-performing engineering cultures.
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.
Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735: The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00
Sunnyvale, California US-11657: 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
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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, 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...2501 Se J St, Ste A, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.Similar Jobs
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