Director, Software Engineering

Wal-Mart • Bellevue, WA

43d • $130,000 - $260,000

About The Position

The People Data Platform organization is seeking a technical driven and passionate Director in Software Engineering. The People Data Platform acts as the single source of truth for 2.5 millions associates world-wide. In this critical role, you will design, build, and optimize a secure and scalable data management solution which will power Agentic AI and analytical workloads across the enterprise

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as a people manager and 5+ years of experience in developing large scale data processing systems
• Proven examples of setting technical vision for data management solutions and effectively materialize that vision through working with multiple engineering teams
• Possess a deep understanding of the architecture of a modern data warehouse and data lake solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent technical leadership and communication skills, with a passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent.
• 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

• Lead a group of engineers to architect and implement a robust Data Lakehouse solution that meets the needs for Agentic AI and Analytics use cases
• Build and enhance data ingestion, data transformation, and data storage infrastructure to handle large volume of data with low latency and high reliability, while protecting the privacy of People data
• Establish and enforce data governance policies and best practices, ensuring that data is consistent, reliable, and compliant with regulatory requirements. Work closely with data stakeholders to monitor and improve data quality across all systems
• Lead the evaluation and adoption of new tools, frameworks, and methodologies that enhance the scalability and robustness of our data management solution
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation. Guide the team in solving complex technical challenges and ensuring best practices in software and data engineering are followed

Benefits

• 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 https://one.walmart.com/notices.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees