Director of Software Engineering: AI/ML & DevOps Leader

Walmart Inc.

Sunnyvale (CA)

On-site

USD 169,000 - 338,000

Full time

8 hours ago
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Job summary

Walmart Inc. is seeking a Director of Software Engineering in Sunnyvale, CA to lead the execution and delivery of complex software, AI/ML systems, and cloud initiatives.

You will oversee the full development lifecycle, promote DevOps, and drive cost optimization while mentoring high-performing teams. You will collaborate with product and data teams to deliver AI-enabled features, manage stakeholder expectations, and own technical roadmaps aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field and 6 years’ software engineering experience.
  • 8 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
  • 3 years' supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of complex software, data, and ML systems with reliability and scalability.
  • Oversee full software development lifecycle including architecture, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
  • Drive backlog prioritization, capacity planning, and system optimization.
  • Collaborate with product and data teams to deliver AI/ML-enabled features.
  • Manage cross-functional dependencies and align roadmaps with priorities.
  • Mentor and develop high-performing engineering teams.
  • Implement cloud cost optimization and champion DevOps practices.

Skills

Software leadership
Stakeholder management
DevOps practices
Cloud cost optimization
Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Walmart Inc. is seeking a Director of Software Engineering in Sunnyvale, CA to lead the execution and delivery of complex software, AI/ML systems, and cloud initiatives.

You will oversee the full development lifecycle, promote DevOps, and drive cost optimization while mentoring high-performing teams. You will collaborate with product and data teams to deliver AI-enabled features, manage stakeholder expectations, and own technical roadmaps aligned with business goals.

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