(USA) Senior Manager, Software Engineering
About The Position
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 operational excellence. Collaborating with cross-functional partners, the role guides architectural decisions, mentors engineering talent, and manages complex technical initiatives to deliver high-quality, reliable software solutions that meet business objectives and enhance customer experiences. The Global Governance Tech team delivers advanced Ethics and Compliance solutions supporting supply chain initiatives through agile, cloud-native development. The team emphasizes innovation, quality, and scalable software aligned with business objectives. Members collaborate to design, develop, and maintain solutions across in-store, mobile, and web platforms. The team values strong technical expertise, ownership, and problem-solving skills within a dynamic environment. Focused on continuous learning and collaboration, the team drives impactful results that enhance customer and business outcomes while ensuring maintainable, high-quality software solutions.
Requirements
- Option 1: 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.
- Option 2: 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
- 2 years’ supervisory experience.
- Extensive experience leading platform engineering and software development lifecycle across multiple teams.
- Proven expertise in DevOps architecture, CI/CD practices, and cloud-native platform design.
- Strong skills in project and stakeholder management, ensuring alignment with strategic roadmaps and milestones.
- Demonstrated ability to drive technical execution, operational delivery, and system scalability with high availability.
- Proficiency in AI/ML integration and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative software solutions.
- Ability to mentor and develop engineering talent while promoting technical quality and continuous improvement.
- Sound technical judgment with adaptability to evolving technologies and complex system architectures.
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.
- 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.
- 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 architecture and continuous improvement.
- Manage cloud cost optimization and enhance automation, telemetry, and tooling to reduce operational friction.
- Mentor engineers, guide architectural decisions, and uphold technical quality and compliance standards.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define priorities, track milestones, and ensure timely delivery of complex initiatives.
- Foster innovation by identifying opportunities for process and product enhancements.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 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 leave
- 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 (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
