Director, Software Engineering

Position: (USA) Director, Software Engineering
Reference: R-2606238

Posted:

Location:

SUNNYVALE, CA, United States Salary: $169000 - $338000/year

Type:
Full time / Regular/Permanent Company:
Walmart Business Segment:
Home Office Role summary:
The Director, Software Engineering leads the execution and delivery of complex software and AI/ML systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment with strategic objectives. This role oversees the full development lifecycle, champions Dev Ops practices, and drives cloud cost optimization while fostering high-performing teams through mentorship and collaboration. The position requires effective stakeholder management to align roadmaps and priorities, continuous improvement initiatives, and technical ownership to meet business goals.

The Director promotes a culture of integrity, innovation, and operational excellence to support Walmart’s growth and technology leadership. About the team:
At Walmart Global Tech, the Marketplace Engineering team drives innovation in global commerce by supporting one of the fastest-growing eCommerce platforms. This team enables thousands of sellers to manage their digital storefronts efficiently, optimizing product listings, pricing, and inventory. They deliver seamless pre- and post-order experiences powered by intelligent, resilient systems. The team leverages real-time data and integrates with partner platforms across the Walmart ecosystem to ensure exceptional customer experiences.

Focused on scalable, reliable solutions, they collaborate across functions to advance technology roadmaps and support business growth. What you'll do:

Lead execution of complex software, data, and ML systems ensuring reliability, scalability, and integration across platforms.

Oversee full software development lifecycle including architecture, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.

Drive backlog prioritization, capacity planning, and system optimization to support business growth and technical excellence.

Collaborate with product and data teams to deliver AI/ML-enabled features and agentic systems.

Manage cross-functional dependencies, align roadmaps with organizational priorities, and engage stakeholders effectively.

Foster high-performing teams through mentorship, coaching, and professional development.

Implement cloud cost optimization and champion Dev Ops practices to enhance engineering velocity and system health.

What you'll bring:

Proven leadership in managing complex software engineering projects with a focus on system reliability, scalability, and integration.

Expertise in overseeing full software development life cycles, including architecture, deployment, and maintenance.

Strong knowledge of Dev Ops practices, observability tools, and cloud cost optimization strategies.

Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technology roadmaps and project milestones.

Ability to drive AI/ML-enabled product development and integrate agentic systems using modern programming languages.

Skilled in stakeholder management, capacity planning, and continuous process improvement.

Demonstrated problem-solving aptitude and strategic thinking in technology and product management.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.

Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that…