Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Walmart • Sunnyvale, CA

3d

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Software Engineering leads platform-level execution of software and AI/ML systems, aligning delivery with strategic priorities and roadmap milestones. The role oversees shared infrastructure, tooling, and frameworks for scalable and secure development, and drives full lifecycle management across multiple teams. It champions DevOps practices, cloud cost optimization, and operational excellence while guiding technical decisions, mentoring engineers, and managing stakeholder relationships.

The team develops and maintains the T0 system, which supports catalog item display and transactable status across Walmart International eCommerce sites. It delivers scalable, reliable, and secure platform solutions in collaboration with stakeholders, using automation, DevOps practices, and cloud financial management to improve integration and operational excellence.

The position is based at Walmart’s primary location in Sunnyvale, California. The annual salary range is $143,000 to $286,000, with additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Certain positions may also include stock compensation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area and 5 years of experience in software engineering or a related area; alternatively, 7 years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
• 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Proven hands-on leadership in Tier 0 systems, overseeing software execution aligned with strategic roadmaps.
• Strong knowledge of Java (Spring Boot), Kafka, Reactive Spring, and Cassandra.
• Expertise in software development lifecycle management, including coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance across multiple teams.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps architecture, CI/CD practices, and cloud financial management.
• Experience guiding architectural reviews and system design for scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Skills in mentoring engineers and fostering technical excellence through rigorous testing and code quality standards.
• Proficiency in project and milestone management, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

Nice To Haves

• Rust knowledge.
• Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area and 3 years of software engineering experience or related experience.
• Background creating inclusive digital experiences, including knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, accessibility best practices, and integrating digital accessibility into products and services.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional team members to develop and maintain a well-defined roadmap while balancing technological excellence.
• Lead technical direction and architecture with engineering team members.
• Diagnose and resolve systemic obstacles that prevent the team from delivering high-quality software.
• Educate and advocate for engineering best practices within the microservices ecosystem.
• Oversee shared infrastructure, tooling, and frameworks that support scalable, secure, and reusable development.
• Manage cloud cost optimization and improve automation, telemetry, and tooling to reduce operational friction.
• Mentor engineers, guide architectural decisions, and promote technical quality through rigorous testing and code reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and products and foster continuous improvement.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet business objectives and milestones.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k).
• Stock purchase plan.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave; parental leave; family care leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Performance-based annual or quarterly bonuses; certain positions may also include stock compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior