Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Software Engineering leads platform‑level execution of software and AI/ML systems, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and roadmap milestones. This role oversees infrastructure, tooling, and frameworks that support scalable, secure development while driving full lifecycle management across multiple teams. The position champions Dev Ops practices, cloud cost optimization, and technical excellence, fostering collaboration across engineering, product, and data teams.

By mentoring engineers and managing complex initiatives, this leader ensures high system availability, innovation, and continuous improvement aligned with business objectives and operational goals.

The team develops identity and security services for Sam’s Club, delivering secure and efficient software solutions that protect member information. Leading engineers, the team applies Agile methodologies to drive adaptive planning and rapid delivery. Collaborating closely with program and product managers, they prioritize engineering efforts to meet business goals. The team manages multiple projects by identifying operational needs, removing obstacles, and supporting continuous learning.

Focused on quality and innovation, they ensure scalable, maintainable systems that enhance the shopping experience while promoting technical excellence and stakeholder alignment across cross‑functional groups.

• Lead platform‑level execution of software and AI/ML systems, ensuring alignment with domain priorities and roadmap milestones.
• Oversee shared infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks to support scalable, secure, and reusable development.
• Drive full software development lifecycle across multiple teams, promoting Dev Ops architecture and CI/CD best practices.
• Manage cloud cost optimization and enhance automation, telemetry, and tooling to improve operational efficiency.
• Mentor engineers, guide architectural decisions, and ensure adherence to coding, security, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define priorities, track milestones, and deliver complex technical initiatives on time.
• Establish and monitor operational and engineering metrics to drive continuous improvement and technical excellence.

• Proven experience leading platform engineering and software development lifecycle across multiple teams.
• Strong expertise in Dev Ops architecture, CI/CD practices, and cloud financial management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical initiatives with effective stakeholder collaboration.
• Proficiency in software architecture, system design, and integration for scalable, secure platforms.
• Skilled in mentoring engineers and fostering technical excellence through code reviews and testing.
• Excellent project and capacity management skills with a focus on milestone tracking and delivery.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and adaptability to evolving technologies and business needs.

• 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

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

Live Better U is a company‑paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates in Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, including English Language Learning and short‑form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan…