Director, Software Engineering

Position Summary...The (USA) Director, Software Engineering leads the execution of complex software and AI/ML systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and alignment with strategic objectives. This role oversees the full software development lifecycle, champions Dev Ops practices, and drives cloud cost optimization. The director fosters high-performing teams through mentorship and collaboration, manages cross-functional dependencies, and ensures roadmap alignment with business priorities. By applying sound technical judgment and promoting continuous improvement, this position advances innovative solutions that support business growth and operational excellence within a dynamic technology environment.

The Reliability Engineering Platform team develops and maintains enterprise-scale systems that enhance operational reliability and efficiency across Walmart’s technology infrastructure. Focusing on distributed systems, observability, and resiliency automation, the team delivers scalable solutions that reduce systemic risk and provide real-time insights across microservices and multi-region Kubernetes clusters. Team members collaborate to design, implement, and support robust platforms using advanced engineering practices and continuous development.

Their work ensures high availability and performance of critical systems, supporting Walmart’s commitment to operational excellence and innovation in technology delivery.

• Lead execution of complex software, data, and AI/ML systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and integration across platforms.
• Translate domain strategies into actionable plans, aligning teams with architecture and operational priorities.
• Oversee full software development lifecycle, championing Dev Ops practices, observability, and cloud cost optimization.
• Collaborate with product and data teams to deliver AI-enabled features and autonomous agentic systems.
• Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams, fostering professional growth and succession planning.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies, ensuring roadmap alignment and stakeholder engagement.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovation, risk mitigation, and technical judgment.

• 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, Dev Ops, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Strong experience in AI/ML-driven product development and integration using languages such as Python, Java, Rust, and Dart.
• Demonstrated ability in stakeholder management, project execution, and aligning technology roadmaps with business objectives.
• Skilled in cloud financial management and optimizing engineering velocity through operational efficiency.
• Effective people leadership with a focus on mentorship, team development, and succession planning.
• Proficient in driving continuous improvement and innovation within engineering teams.

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 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. For information about PTO, see  Live Better U is a Walmart-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…