(USA) Group Director, Software Engineering

Walmart

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $254,000–$481,000 / yr
Posted: 8 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $193k

This role $368k

$105k most similar roles pay here $521k

This role pays more than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $161,450–$223,700 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $368k versus about $193k for comparable roles.

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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 189 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$220,000 across 181 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · (USA) Group Director, Software Engineering

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As a Senior Engineering Manager at Walmart, you will lead a large team of engineers to develop scalable AI/ML-driven software solutions that address customer challenges on a massive scale. Your day-to-day responsibilities include translating strategic goals into technical execution plans, overseeing the full development lifecycle from CI/CD to performance optimization, and fostering an environment for talent growth through mentorship and leadership development. You will work with cutting-edge technologies such as DevOps architecture, cloud platforms, and AI-assisted project management tools. This role requires expertise in software engineering, solution design, and a deep understanding of modern web accessibility standards like WCAG 2.2 AA. Your efforts will significantly impact Walmart’s digital transformation and customer experience initiatives across its expansive global network.

Skills

DevOps CI/CD AWS Kubernetes Terraform Python Java JavaScript PostgreSQL Docker AI ML Model-Driven Architecture Emergent Architecture Cloud Cost Optimization Assistive Technologies

What you'll do

Leads the development of scalable software solutions with AI/ML integrations.
Oversees full software development lifecycle including CI/CD and performance optimization.
Designs robust, scalable systems aligned with long-term technology goals.
Mentors engineering leaders to foster a high-performance environment.
Manages capacity and roadmap alignment across cross-functional teams.

What we're looking for

Over 8 years of software engineering experience or equivalent.
Proven leadership in managing large teams of engineers.
Expertise in AI/ML integrations and scalable software solutions.
Deep knowledge in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud cost optimization.
Strong background in solution design, system architecture, and technical execution.
Experience in talent development, mentoring engineering leaders, and fostering high-performance environments.

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