Group Director, Software Engineering, Technology Operations

Walmart

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bentonville, AR
Salary
$195,000–$370,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $197k
This role $282k
$123k most similar roles pay here $397k

This role pays more than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $169,925–$224,062 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $282k versus about $197k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 292 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$220,000 across 284 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Group Director, Software Engineering, Technology Operations

The Group Director of Technology Operations will lead the operational strategy for Walmart's critical technology platforms including Global Marketplace, Commerce Platforms, Last Mile Delivery, and GIF, ensuring their availability, scalability, and performance. This role involves driving modern operational practices such as AI-driven automation and observability to enhance service resilience and support rapid innovation while partnering with cross-functional teams like Product, Engineering, and Customer Experience to deliver seamless customer experiences. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in reliability engineering, incident management, and scaling high-growth platforms, along with a strong background in software engineering and leadership roles. They should be adept at leveraging AI and automation to improve operational efficiency and foster a culture of continuous improvement within technology operations teams.

What you'll do

  • Define and execute operational strategies for Walmart's critical technology platforms.
  • Ensure high reliability, availability, and performance of customer-facing platforms.
  • Drive AI-enabled automation and observability to enhance platform efficiency.
  • Lead incident management programs to minimize service disruptions and improve stability.
  • Partner with Product and Engineering teams to balance innovation with operational excellence.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience leading technology operations for large-scale eCommerce platforms.
  • Deep expertise in reliability engineering, production operations, incident management, and platform scalability.
  • Success in leveraging AI, automation, and operational intelligence to enhance reliability and productivity.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced, complex environments.
  • Experience supporting high-growth, globally distributed digital commerce platforms.
  • Strong leadership skills for defining and executing operational strategies.

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