Senior Manager, Software Engineering

COMFORT SYSTEMS; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead platform-level software and AI/ML initiatives. You will oversee scalable infrastructure, DevOps practices, and cloud cost optimization while guiding multiple teams through full lifecycle development.

The role emphasizes strong architectural leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and operational excellence to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
• 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
• 2 years’ supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Drive full software development lifecycle across multiple teams, championing DevOps architecture and CI/CD practices.
• Implement cloud cost optimization and enhance automation, telemetry, and tooling to improve efficiency.
• Mentor engineers, guide architectural decisions, and promote technical quality and compliance.
• Manage stakeholder relationships to align priorities and unblock progress.
• Establish and track operational metrics to guide continuous improvement and ensure high system availability.

Skills

Platform leadership

DevOps architecture

CI/CD

Cloud cost optimization

Stakeholder management

Architectural design

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Master's degree in computer science or related

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:

The Senior Manager, Software Engineering leads the execution of platform-level software and AI/ML systems, ensuring alignment with strategic roadmaps and technical standards. This role oversees scalable infrastructure, DevOps practices, and cloud cost optimization while driving full lifecycle software development across multiple teams. The position requires strong leadership in architectural design, stakeholder collaboration, and operational excellence to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions. By fostering innovation and continuous improvement, this role advances engineering capabilities and supports business objectives through effective project and team management.

About the team:

The international last mile engineering team delivers scalable, high-performance software solutions that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. Focused on automation and continuous optimization, the team designs, develops, and maintains critical business capabilities with an emphasis on solution design, software development, and DevOps best practices. Collaborating closely, members ensure reliable system performance and measurable growth. This team fosters technical excellence and proactive problem-solving to meet evolving business needs while upholding high standards of quality and performance in a dynamic environment.

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.

• Drive full software development lifecycle across multiple teams, championing DevOps architecture and CI/CD practices.

• Implement cloud cost optimization and enhance automation, telemetry, and tooling to improve efficiency.

• Mentor engineers, guide architectural decisions, and promote technical quality and compliance.

• Manage stakeholder relationships to align priorities and unblock progress.

• Establish and track operational metrics to guide continuous improvement and ensure high system availability.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience leading platform engineering and software development lifecycle across multiple teams.

• Proven expertise in DevOps architecture, CI/CD practices, and cloud financial management to optimize delivery and costs.

• Strong skills in project and stakeholder management, ensuring alignment with strategic roadmaps and milestone tracking.

• Demonstrated ability to guide architectural reviews and system design for scalable, maintainable, and secure solutions.

• Proficiency in integrating platform technologies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products.

• Commitment to mentoring engineers, fostering technical excellence, and promoting continuous improvement.

• Excellent communication skills to manage complex initiatives and build effective partnerships.

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 (https://one.walmart.com/) .

The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00

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 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Option 2: 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

2 years’ supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years' experience in software engineering or related area., We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Primary Location...

815 Eleventh Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-4731, United States of America

Walmart 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.

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.