The Director of Software Engineering leads the Display AdServing system, managing its scalability, reliability, and performance to align with strategic objectives. This role involves overseeing the full software development lifecycle across multiple teams, driving technical excellence through DevOps practices, cloud optimization, and system health monitoring. The director fosters high-performing teams by coaching and mentoring while ensuring cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment. Key responsibilities include leading complex software, data, and AI/ML systems, collaborating with XFN teams to build roadmaps that support business growth, and applying technical judgment for continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has experience in AdTech and AI/ML applications, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage and mentor engineering teams effectively.
Lead execution of complex software systems to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance.
Oversee full software development lifecycle, championing DevOps practices for efficiency.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build roadmaps supporting business objectives.
Apply technical judgment to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement in products.
Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams through coaching and professional growth.
What we're looking for
Proven leadership in managing complex software, data, and ML systems.
Experience overseeing full software development lifecycle with DevOps practices.
Strong collaboration skills for cross-functional team management and stakeholder alignment.
Expertise in problem-solving and roadmap alignment for business objectives.
Effective coaching and mentorship to build high-performing engineering teams.
Familiarity with AdTech and AI/ML applications in online advertising.
Market check
Salary context
This
$169,000–$338,000
range sits above
92%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$143,000–$240,700
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.