The USA Director of Software Engineering leads the execution and delivery of complex software and AI/ML systems within the Agentic Commerce - Sparky FrontEnd domain, ensuring scalability and reliability while aligning with strategic objectives. This role oversees the full software development lifecycle, champions DevOps practices, and drives cloud cost optimization to enhance engineering velocity. The director builds high-performing teams through mentorship and collaboration, manages cross-functional dependencies, and ensures technical excellence by integrating AI agents and innovative technologies. Key responsibilities include translating domain strategies into actionable plans, delivering AI/ML-enabled features, and promoting continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in managing complex software projects, overseeing full development lifecycles, and leading AI-driven product development using modern programming languages like Python or Java, alongside expertise in DevOps practices and cloud financial management tools such as AWS Cost Explorer.
Lead execution of complex software and AI/ML systems ensuring reliability and scalability.
Translate strategic goals into actionable plans for engineering teams.
Oversee full software development lifecycle, championing DevOps practices.
Drive cloud cost optimization to enhance operational efficiency.
Mentor high-performing engineering teams and foster professional growth.
Manage cross-functional dependencies to ensure roadmap alignment.
Promote continuous improvement through innovation and data-driven decisions.
What we're looking for
Proven leadership in managing complex software engineering projects.
Extensive experience overseeing full SDLC, including architecture and deployment.
Expertise in DevOps practices, observability tools, and cloud financial management.
Demonstrated ability to lead AI/ML product development and integration.
Skilled in stakeholder management and aligning technology roadmaps with business goals.
Track record of building and mentoring high-performing engineering teams.
Aptitude for driving continuous improvement and technical excellence.
Market check
Salary context
This
$130,000–$260,000
range sits above
52%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$143,000–$237,125
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$165,000–$214,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Walmart
Walmart Inc. is the world''s largest retailer by revenue, operating a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, as well as a growing e-commerce presence through Walmart.com. Industry: General Merchandise & Grocery Retail
Walmart currently has
495 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$117,000–$234,000
across 487 roles with salary data.