(USA) Senior Manager, Software Engineering
About The Position
As a Senior Manager of Global WAN team, you will play an important role in shaping the technical direction and running Walmart Global WAN and Backbone network. Global WAN team is responsible for designing and deploying Backbone and WAN network that connects all of Walmart’s PoPs, Data Centers, Retail Stores, Distribution Centers and Home offices. You will collaborate closely with multiple teams such as network architecture, Data Center Networks, Edge Networks, and most importantly across the whole of the network engineering and operations team. You will drive innovation and help produce elegant and scalable network solutions. The Global WAN team leads the design and deployment of Walmart’s Backbone and WAN networks, connecting Points of Presence, Data Centers, Retail Stores, Distribution Centers, and Home Offices worldwide. As a Senior Manager, you will guide technical direction and collaborate with network architecture, Data Center Networks, Edge Networks, and network engineering teams. The team drives innovation to deliver scalable, efficient network solutions that support millions of associates globally. Focused on continuous improvement, the team ensures robust network infrastructure to enable seamless operations and enhance overall business performance.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in network architecture, network engineering, or network operations with at least 6 years of management experience.
- Experience with large scale networks such as in a SaaS, ISP, or cloud provider network
- Expertise in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), MPLS, Segment Routing, SD-WAN, and EVPN/VXLAN.
- Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, or equivalent scripting languages.
- Experience with network modeling and data modeling techniques.
- Strong system architecture, network automation, problem solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Experience with network observability, monitoring, and DevOps.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
- OR 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
- 2 years’ supervisory experience.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Jinja templates is a plus.
- Advanced certifications such as CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent is a plus.
- Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
- 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 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 and manage a team of WAN engineers to build and run high-performance, scalable WAN and backbone networks.
- Develop long-term strategy and roadmap for backbone infrastructure, considering future traffic growth, emerging technologies, and evolving business needs.
- Plan and lead day to day operational activities like capacity additions, hardware refresh, code upgrades, etc.
- Manage automation scripts and configuration templates for all areas of Global WAN Network.
- Partner with NetOps team to triage and mitigate network incidents.
- Be the point of escalation for WAN and routing related incidents.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Cloud, Security, and Infrastructure teams, to align network strategies with business objectives.
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement
- Jury duty
- Voting
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
