(USA) Director, Software Engineering

Walmart; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 338,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, eye

401(k) with company match and stock.

Paid time off and parental leave

Education benefit program (Live Better

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead complex software, data and AI/ML initiatives, ensuring reliability, scalability, and strategic alignment. You will guide end-to-end development, champion DevOps and cloud cost oversight, and mentor multi-disciplinary teams across environments.

You will collaborate with product, data, and infrastructure teams to deliver AI-enabled capabilities, manage dependencies, and drive continuous improvement while aligning roadmaps with business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/SE or related field with relevant experience.
• 8+ years in software engineering; 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven ability to deliver large-scale, reliable software and AI/ML features.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of complex software, data, and AI/ML systems with reliability and scalability.
• Translate strategies into actionable plans and align teams with priorities.
• Oversee the full SDLC, DevOps, observability, and cloud cost optimization.
• Collaborate with product and data teams to deliver AI-enabled features.
• Build and mentor high-performing teams and manage cross-functional dependencies.
• Drive continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and technical judgment.

Skills

Leadership

Software architecture

DevOps practices

AI/ML integration

Stakeholder management

Cloud cost optimization

People leadership

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/SE

8+ years software engineering experience

3+ years supervisory experience

Tools

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Python

Java

Job description

Position Summary…

The (USA) Director, Software Engineering leads the execution of complex software and AI/ML systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and alignment with strategic objectives. This role oversees the full software development lifecycle, champions DevOps practices, and drives cloud cost optimization. The director fosters high-performing teams through mentorship and collaboration, manages cross-functional dependencies, and ensures roadmap alignment with business priorities. By applying sound technical judgment and promoting continuous improvement, this position advances innovative solutions that support business growth and operational excellence within a dynamic technology environment.

About the team:

The Reliability Engineering Platform team develops and maintains enterprise-scale systems that enhance operational reliability and efficiency across Walmart’s technology infrastructure. Focusing on distributed systems, observability, and resiliency automation, the team delivers scalable solutions that reduce systemic risk and provide real-time insights across microservices and multi-region Kubernetes clusters. Team members collaborate to design, implement, and support robust platforms using advanced engineering practices and continuous development. Their work ensures high availability and performance of critical systems, supporting Walmart’s commitment to operational excellence and innovation in technology delivery.

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, observability, and cloud cost optimization.
• Collaborate with product and data teams to deliver AI-enabled features and autonomous agentic systems.
• Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams, fostering professional growth and succession planning.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies, ensuring roadmap alignment and stakeholder engagement.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovation, risk mitigation, and technical judgment.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven leadership in managing complex software engineering projects with a focus on system reliability, scalability, and integration.
• Expertise in overseeing full software development lifecycles, including architecture, DevOps, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Strong experience in AI/ML-driven product development and integration using languages such as Python, Java, Rust, and Dart.
• Demonstrated ability in stakeholder management, project execution, and aligning technology roadmaps with business objectives.
• Skilled in cloud financial management and optimizing engineering velocity through operational efficiency.
• Effective people leadership with a focus on mentorship, team development, and succession planning.
• Proficient in driving continuous improvement and innovation within engineering teams.
• 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…

1345 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, 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.