(USA) Director, Software Engineering
In short. (USA) Director, Software Engineering at Walmart: a full-time management role, on-site in Sunnyvale, CA. Posted salary: $169K – $338K. Main work: Oversee full software development lifecycle including architecture, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance. Skills mentioned: Machine learning, Product roadmapping, AI agents, Stakeholder management. Posted Oct 27, 2026, checked on the employer's site 56 min ago.
Salary$169K – $338K / year
LocationSunnyvale, CA
FormatOn-site
TypeFull-time
LevelManager
PostedOct 27, 2026 · 11 days ago
Checked on Walmart's careers page 56 min ago · via Workday0 views
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Summary
The Director, Software Engineering leads the execution and delivery of complex software and AI/ML systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment with strategic objectives. This role oversees the full development lifecycle, champions DevOps practices, and drives cloud cost optimization while fostering high-performing teams through mentorship and collaboration.
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What you'll do
Role summary:The Director, Software Engineering leads the execution and delivery of complex software and AI/ML systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment with strategic objectives. This role oversees the full development lifecycle, champions DevOps practices, and drives cloud cost optimization while fostering high-performing teams through mentorship and collaboration. The position requires effective stakeholder management to align roadmaps and priorities, continuous improvement initiatives, and technical ownership to meet business goals. The Director promotes a culture of integrity, innovation, and operational excellence to support Walmart’s growth and technology leadership.
About the team:
At Walmart Global Tech, the Marketplace Engineering team drives innovation in global commerce by supporting one of the fastest-growing eCommerce platforms. This team enables thousands of sellers to manage their digital storefronts efficiently, optimizing product listings, pricing, and inventory. They deliver seamless pre- and post-order experiences powered by intelligent, resilient systems. The team leverages real-time data and integrates with partner platforms across the Walmart ecosystem to ensure exceptional customer experiences. Focused on scalable, reliable solutions, they collaborate across functions to advance technology roadmaps and support business growth.
What you'll do:
- Lead execution of complex software, data, and ML systems ensuring reliability, scalability, and integration across platforms.
- Oversee full software development lifecycle including architecture, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
- Drive backlog prioritization, capacity planning, and system optimization to support business growth and technical excellence.
- Collaborate with product and data teams to deliver AI/ML-enabled features and agentic systems.
- Manage cross-functional dependencies, align roadmaps with organizational priorities, and engage stakeholders effectively.
- Foster high-performing teams through mentorship, coaching, and professional development.
- Implement cloud cost optimization and champion DevOps practices to enhance engineering velocity and system health.
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, deployment, and maintenance.
- Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, observability tools, and cloud cost optimization strategies.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technology roadmaps and project milestones.
- Ability to drive AI/ML-enabled product development and integrate agentic systems using modern programming languages.
- Skilled in stakeholder management, capacity planning, and continuous process improvement.
- Demonstrated problem-solving aptitude and strategic thinking in technology and product management.
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
1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, 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.Opens Walmart's own application page. No sign-up on Sudo Get Job.
