(USA) Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Walmart • Denver, CO

2d • $121,000 - $242,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary... What you'll do... Role summary: The Senior Manager, Software Engineering, leads platform-level execution of software and AI/ML systems, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and roadmap milestones. This role oversees shared infrastructure, tooling, and frameworks to support scalable, secure development while driving full lifecycle management across multiple teams. The position champions DevOps practices, cloud cost optimization, and technical excellence to deliver high-availability systems. Collaborating with cross-functional partners, the role guides architectural decisions, mentors engineering talent, and manages complex initiatives to achieve business objectives with a focus on continuous improvement and operational success. About the team: The Aspen Back-End team develops and maintains multiple back-end codebases supporting an internal analytics and configuration platform for Vizio’s Ad Tech Innovation group. This platform delivers configurable reports, queries, alerts, and audience segmentation while enabling various third-party integrations. The team focuses on scalable, reliable solutions that align with strategic priorities and roadmap milestones. Collaborating across functions, they drive continuous improvement through effective project and stakeholder management, leveraging expertise in cloud-native architecture, DevOps, and software product management to ensure high-quality delivery and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Proven leadership in platform engineering, overseeing software and AI/ML system development aligned with strategic roadmaps and milestones.
• Expertise in managing full software development lifecycle, including DevOps architecture, CI/CD, and cloud-native solutions.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills to drive complex technical initiatives to timely, high-quality delivery.
• Experience in cloud financial management and cost optimization strategies.
• Ability to mentor and develop engineering teams, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Proficient in system design, debugging, and integration to ensure scalable, maintainable, and secure platforms.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and innovation mindset to enhance tools, processes, and products.
• 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.
• 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
• 2 years’ supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 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 platform-level execution of software and AI/ML systems, ensuring alignment with domain priorities and roadmap milestones.
• Oversee shared infrastructure, tooling, and frameworks to support scalable, secure, and reusable development.
• Drive full software development lifecycle across multiple teams, promoting DevOps practices and continuous improvement.
• Manage cloud cost optimization and enhance automation, telemetry, and tooling to reduce operational friction.
• Mentor engineers and managers, guiding architectural decisions and fostering technical excellence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define priorities, track milestones, and ensure timely delivery of complex initiatives.
• Champion system integration and maintain high availability, scalability, and incident preparedness.

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.
• 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: Mid Level