Senior Director, Software Engineering People Technology

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

112d • $160,000 - $320,000

About The Position

Join Walmart as Senior Director, Software Engineering - People Technology in our Global Technology EBS team. Your work could help over 240 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you'll quickly find we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in belonging, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. Walmart's Enterprise Business Services (EBS) is a powerhouse of seven exceptional teams delivering world-class technology solutions and services making a profound impact at every level of Walmart. As a key part of Walmart Global Tech, our teams set the bar for operational excellence and leverage emerging technology to support millions of customers, associates, and stakeholders worldwide. Joining EBS means embarking on a journey of limitless growth, relentless innovation, and the chance to set new industry standards that shape the future of Walmart.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Masters, or Ph D preferred)
• 12+ years of software engineering experience in a related industry
• 7+ years of experience managing and mentoring software engineering teams
• 4+ years of experience managing other managers
• Demonstrated history of building successful software products at scale
• Demonstrated history of building successful software products leveraging Gen AI technology
• Strong system architecture, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills
• Ability to influence business and product teams with strong collaboration skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adept at communicating with executive levels, peers, and subordinates
• Demonstrated history of customer obsession and an agile mindset
• Strong sense of ownership and urgency

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 5 years of experience in software engineering or related area.
• 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.
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices and commitment to creating accessible products and services.

Responsibilities

• Lead a High-Performing Organization: Attract and develop top talent. Provide guidance, mentorship, and career growth opportunities. Set high performance expectations.
• Foster Culture: Create an engaging, collaborative, curious and innovative organizational culture.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and oversee system architecture decisions.
• Operational Excellence: Build a culture of operational excellence, ensuring the availability, scalability, and performance of our systems. Enhance operational and engineering standards proactively.
• Deliver Impactful Solutions: Own the delivery of software systems that significantly impact the lives of Walmart Associates.
• Define Technical Strategy: Collaborate and influence business and product teams to maximize long-term success.
• Communicate Vision and Strategy: Effectively communicate vision and strategy to cross-functional teams, from senior leadership to partner teams and engineers.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Performance-based bonus awards
• Health benefits including medical, vision and dental coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Stock purchase plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U education benefit program for associates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Master's degree