Lead Platform Engineer: AI/ML & Cloud-Native Architecture

Walmart Connect; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Connect is seeking an experienced engineering leader to drive platform engineering, cloud-native infrastructure, and reusable tooling. You will guide the full software development lifecycle, architect AI/ML integrations, and mentor cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions used by advertisers, sellers and internal partners.

The role emphasizes collaboration, long-term architectural planning, and a commitment to engineering excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading platform engineering and scalable cloud-native architectures.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end software development lifecycle (design, test, deploy, maintain).
• Strong expertise in integrating AI/ML into intelligent software systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead platform engineering to deliver scalable, cloud-native infrastructure and tooling.
• Oversee full software development lifecycle: design, test, deploy, maintain distributed systems.
• Architect and integrate AI/ML solutions for millions of users.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across teams.

Skills

Platform engineering leadership

SDLC management

AI/ML integration

Python

Java

JavaScript

Dart

Rust

C++

Technical judgment

Collaboration

Mentoring

Job description

Walmart Connect is seeking an experienced engineering leader to drive platform engineering, cloud-native infrastructure, and reusable tooling. You will guide the full software development lifecycle, architect AI/ML integrations, and mentor cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions used by advertisers, sellers and internal partners.

The role emphasizes collaboration, long-term architectural planning, and a commitment to engineering excellence in a fast-paced environment.