(USA) Director, Software Engineering - Front End

Wal-Mart•Sunnyvale, CA

41d•$130,000 - $338,000

About The Position

As a Director of Engineering for Emerging Tech at Walmart, you will lead the strategy, development, and innovation of mobile platforms across iOS, Android, and React Native. You'll be at the forefront of shaping the future of customer experiences through cutting-edge mobile technologies, driving scalable solutions that impact millions of users. You will partner closely with Product, Design, and cross-functional Engineering teams to deliver seamless, performant, and secure mobile experiences. Your leadership will foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

You have deep expertise in mobile development across iOS (Swift), Android (Kotlin/Java), and React Native.
You've led high-performing engineering teams and scaled mobile platforms in large-scale consumer environments.
You're passionate about emerging technologies and their application in retail and commerce.
You thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment and are comfortable navigating ambiguity.
You're a strategic thinker who can balance long-term vision with short-term execution.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
10+ years of experience in software engineering with 5+ years in mobile development.
5+ years of experience in engineering leadership roles.
Proven experience with iOS, Android, and React Native frameworks.
Strong understanding of CI/CD, mobile testing frameworks, and app store deployment processes.
Experience in retail, e-commerce, or consumer-facing applications.
Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and backend integration.
Contributions to open-source mobile projects or developer communities.
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 6 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
Option 2: 8 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
3 years' supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 4 years' experience in software engineering or related area
We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.
The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart's accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

Leading and mentoring a team of mobile engineers across multiple platforms.
Defining and executing the mobile technology roadmap aligned with business goals.
Driving architectural decisions and ensuring best practices in mobile development.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative customer experiences.
Championing performance, accessibility, and security across mobile applications.
Staying ahead of industry trends and integrating emerging technologies where applicable.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and equity packages.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Generous PTO and parental leave.
Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
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.
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 certificates.
Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.