Senior Software Engineering Manager role at Walmart, focusing on driving technical advancements and leading the implementation of complex consumer-facing systems. This position involves hands-on work in prototyping, researching, and coding scalable solutions while mentoring teams to foster a culture of innovation and excellence. Responsibilities include collaborating with business and product teams to achieve long-term goals, participating in code reviews and architectural discussions, and championing operational best practices. Ideal candidates have at least 8 years of experience building highly available systems, expertise in Java programming, data engineering, and handling large datasets. Proficiency in databases, distributed computing, containerization technologies like Docker/K8s, and multi-cloud environments is essential, with preference for GenAI knowledge including LLMs and Cloud-based AI platforms.
Skills
Java
Docker
Kubernetes
GCP Vertex AI
Azure
LLMs
RAG
Vector databases
Big data technologies
Multi-cloud
Mentorship
Code reviews
Operational reviews
Architectural discussions
Troubleshooting sessions
CI/CD
What you'll do
Stay updated with technical advancements to drive system architecture and software development processes.
Lead teams in implementing complex systems, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Engage in hands-on work like prototyping, researching, and coding scalable consumer-facing systems.
Champion operational and engineering excellence through participation in code reviews and troubleshooting sessions.
Mentor engineers and managers to develop talent and enhance technical skills.
What we're looking for
At least 8+ years of software engineering experience in building highly available systems.
BS or MS in Computer Science or related field.
Proficiency in Java and other programming languages.
Expertise in data engineering, handling large datasets, and databases.
Experience with distributed computing, containerization (Docker/K8s), and multi-cloud environments.
Preferred: Knowledge of GenAI technologies like LLMs and RAG.
Market check
Salary context
This
$110,000–$220,000
range sits above
32%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$143,000–$244,000
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.