Senior Director, Software Engineering

Walmart

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Work type
On-site
Location
Dallas, TX
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
Jul 15, 2026

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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

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TL;DR · Senior Director, Software Engineering

The Senior Director of Software Engineering leads a diverse team of sixteen engineers in designing and developing cutting-edge video player applications for embedded devices. This role involves analyzing customer requirements to create MVPs that meet core needs while ensuring high scalability, availability, and maintainability. Key responsibilities include creating detailed designs using mock screens and pseudo codes, finalizing tech stacks, and implementing telemetry features. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with digital video standards like HLS, DASH, and EME, as well as proficiency in C/C++, JavaScript, HTML5, and object-oriented programming. They must also excel at mentoring team members, driving feature delivery through collaboration with cross-functional teams, and managing a software engineering team effectively. This position demands expertise in architecture and design for video players and ad frameworks on embedded devices, making it crucial for those passionate about shaping the future of digital media technology.

What you'll do

  • Analyze requirements and prioritize product needs to drive MVP creation.
  • Design modular systems adhering to customer requirements for multiple products.
  • Create detailed designs including mock screens and functional logic for modules.
  • Implement telemetry features by determining data/metrics requirements.
  • Drive execution of test cases to detect errors and defects in the entire product.
  • Conduct root cause analysis to identify origins of defects and prevent recurrence.
  • Oversee maintenance activities, review performance reports, and manage team priorities.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 7 years of experience
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 5 years of experience
  • Experience developing applications and frameworks for web and native environments on embedded devices
  • Expertise in video player development, digital video standards, and object-oriented programming
  • Proven ability to review software architecture, integrate components, and communicate with multi-functional teams
  • Leadership in hiring, managing, and directing a software engineering team of 16 employees
  • Experience driving execution and delivery of features through collaboration with cross-functional teams

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