Senior Manager, Software Engineering – Robot Control System
At Walmart Advanced Systems & Robotics, we're building the infrastructure that will power the next generation of retail experiences. We're the team behind Alphabot®, a new technology that's changing the way America shops. Our automated pickup and delivery systems use a combination of robotics and software to efficiently handle large volumes of online orders, streamlining operations for managers and enhancing the customer experience. We're passionate about robotics, retail, and creating solutions that impact millions of customers daily.
We’re seeking a Senior Manager to lead a team developing our Robot Control System software. In this role, you'll lead the continuous enhancement and maintenance of this software, mentoring and managing a dedicated team of engineers who are working on complex problems in tasking, routing, and planning swarms of robots.
What you’ll work on:
- Lead the creation of reactive microservices in Java that efficiently manage customer orders and control and synchronize robots within our system.
- Collaborate with leaders of our electrical, mechanical, and embedded teams to define precise software requirements.
- Ensure that software produced by engineers is scalable and maintainable.
- Provide supervision and development opportunities for our associates by mentoring, building a team-based work environment, and coaching for success and improvement.
- Establish performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations, providing recognition and rewards.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience managing a team developing software for robotics or automation systems products.
- Understanding of reactive microservices or building event-driven distributed systems leveraging asynchronous actors.
- Experience with messaging platforms such as Kafka.
- Demonstrated success in agile environments, iterative development, feedback, and flexibility.
- B.S. or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
- Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards
- Competitive 401(k) matching program, stock purchase plans, and equity opportunities
- Comprehensive health, vision, and insurance plans with options for dependent coverage
- Unlimited PTO for salaried employees, covering vacation, holidays, and personal days
- Up to 12 weeks of fully paid maternity/paternity leave
- Special Walmart discounts for in-store and online purchases
- Complimentary daily lunches, beverages, and snacks
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.
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What We Do
Walmart Advanced Systems & Robotics, previously known as Alert Innovation, is now an essential component of the Walmart organization. Founded in 2013, the company focused on revolutionizing the retail industry through cutting-edge automation and robotic technologies.
In 2016, Walmart began collaborating with Alert Innovation on a customized solution for their market fulfillment centers. This partnership led to the successful pilot of the first Alphabot System in 2019 paving the way for Walmart’s acquisition of Alert Innovation in November 2022. Since the acquisition, Walmart has successfully launched several new market fulfillment centers and continues to rapidly scale this new technology at stores nationwide.
Why Work With Us
Our company is unique in that we are strongly tied to our core values. Our employees are passionate and driven individuals who together with our collaborative nature take on tomorrow's challenges and bring retail into the 21st century using robotics. Join our team and experience the difference.
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