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, DevOps architecture, and cloud cost optimization while driving the full software development lifecycle across multiple teams. The position requires strong technical leadership, stakeholder management, and a commitment to operational excellence. The successful candidate will foster innovation, guide architectural decisions, and ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions that support business objectives and continuous improvement.
About the team:
The team drives the advancement of global transactional systems for Payments processing by designing and implementing scalable, cloud-native software solutions focused on reliability and operational excellence. Collaborating across disciplines, members deliver high-quality services integrating AI-powered automation to enhance user experience. Emphasizing technical leadership, continuous improvement, and mentorship, the team aligns strategic initiatives with business goals. Committed to innovation and system optimization, the group maintains robust platform performance to support enterprise-wide objectives, ensuring seamless integration, scalability, and operational efficiency within a dynamic technology environment.
What you'll do:
- Lead platform-level execution of software and AI/ML systems, ensuring alignment with domain priorities and roadmap milestones.
- Oversee shared infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks to support scalable, secure development.
- Drive full software development lifecycle across multiple teams, championing DevOps architecture and CI/CD practices.
- Implement cloud cost optimization and enhance automation, telemetry, and tooling to improve reliability and efficiency.
- Mentor engineers, guide architectural decisions, and promote technical quality and compliance standards.
- Manage stakeholder relationships to align engineering efforts with business goals and track operational metrics.
- Foster continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, tools, and products.
What you'll bring:
- Proven leadership in platform engineering, overseeing software and AI/ML system delivery aligned with strategic roadmaps and milestones.
- Expertise in managing full software development lifecycle, including DevOps architecture, CI/CD, and cloud cost optimization.
- Strong skills in stakeholder management, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system integration and operational excellence.
- Experience mentoring engineers and fostering technical quality through rigorous testing, code reviews, and adherence to security standards.
- Ability to drive complex technical initiatives on time and within scope, balancing technical judgment with business objectives.
- Proficiency in project management, technology roadmaps, and software product management to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00
Sunnyvale, California US-11807: The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
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.Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
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.Primary Location...2501 Se J St, Ste A, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.Skills Required
- 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 (alternative to degree option).
- 2 years' supervisory experience.
- Proven leadership in platform engineering, overseeing software and AI/ML system delivery aligned with strategic roadmaps and milestones.
- Expertise managing full software development lifecycle, including DevOps architecture, CI/CD, and cloud cost optimization.
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Experience mentoring engineers and enforcing technical quality, testing, code reviews, and security standards.
- Proficiency in project management, technology roadmaps, and software product management.
- Master's degree in computer science or related and 3 years' experience (preferred).
- Knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices (preferred).
Walmart Global Tech Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Compensation packages typically include base pay, performance bonuses, and stock awards, with access to an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests annual bonus structures and stock grants are a consistent part of total compensation in many roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a company 401(k) match and stock purchase options that support long‑term savings. Feedback suggests these programs are a notable strength within the overall package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family benefits feature paid parental leave and adoption assistance, alongside tax‑advantaged accounts for healthcare spending. Feedback suggests these supports contribute meaningfully to perceived total rewards value.
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What We Do
Walmart has a long history of transforming retail and using technology to deliver innovations that improve how the world shops and empower our 2.2 million associates. It began with Sam Walton and continues today with Global Tech associates working together to power Walmart and lead the next retail disruption. We’re a high-performing, primarily virtual workforce that is human-led and tech-empowered. Our world-class software engineers, data scientists and engineers, cybersecurity professionals, product managers and business service professionals work with top talent on cutting-edge technologies that create unique and innovative experiences for our associates, customers and members across Walmart, Sam’s Club and Walmart International. At Walmart Global Tech, one line of code or bold idea can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people – talk about epic impact at a global scale.








