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(USA) Director, Software Engineering

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Compensation
$169–338K/yr
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Director of Software Engineering leads delivery of complex software, data, and AI/ML systems, overseeing the development lifecycle and aligning engineering roadmaps with business priorities. The role drives reliability, scalability, DevOps practices, and cloud cost optimization while managing stakeholders and developing high-performing teams. It supports Walmart Global Tech’s Marketplace Engineering team and its eCommerce platform.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Software Engineering LeadershipSystem ReliabilityScalabilitySystem IntegrationSoftware Development LifecycleArchitectureDeploymentMaintenanceDevOpsObservability ToolsCloud Cost OptimizationCross-Functional CollaborationTechnology RoadmappingAI/ML Product DevelopmentAgentic SystemsModern Programming LanguagesStakeholder ManagementCapacity PlanningProcess ImprovementProblem SolvingStrategic ThinkingTechnology ManagementProduct Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer Science or Related6 Years Software Engineering Experience8 Years Software Engineering Experience3 Years Supervisory Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:

The Director, Software Engineering leads the execution and delivery of complex software and AI/ML systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment with strategic objectives. This role oversees the full development lifecycle, champions DevOps practices, and drives cloud cost optimization while fostering high-performing teams through mentorship and collaboration. The position requires effective stakeholder management to align roadmaps and priorities, continuous improvement initiatives, and technical ownership to meet business goals. The Director promotes a culture of integrity, innovation, and operational excellence to support Walmart’s growth and technology leadership.

About the team:

At Walmart Global Tech, the Marketplace Engineering team drives innovation in global commerce by supporting one of the fastest-growing eCommerce platforms. This team enables thousands of sellers to manage their digital storefronts efficiently, optimizing product listings, pricing, and inventory. They deliver seamless pre- and post-order experiences powered by intelligent, resilient systems. The team leverages real-time data and integrates with partner platforms across the Walmart ecosystem to ensure exceptional customer experiences. Focused on scalable, reliable solutions, they collaborate across functions to advance technology roadmaps and support business growth.

What you'll do:

  • Lead execution of complex software, data, and ML systems ensuring reliability, scalability, and integration across platforms.

  • Oversee full software development lifecycle including architecture, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.

  • Drive backlog prioritization, capacity planning, and system optimization to support business growth and technical excellence.

  • Collaborate with product and data teams to deliver AI/ML-enabled features and agentic systems.

  • Manage cross-functional dependencies, align roadmaps with organizational priorities, and engage stakeholders effectively.

  • Foster high-performing teams through mentorship, coaching, and professional development.

  • Implement cloud cost optimization and champion DevOps practices to enhance engineering velocity and system health.

What you'll bring:

  • Proven leadership in managing complex software engineering projects with a focus on system reliability, scalability, and integration.

  • Expertise in overseeing full software development lifecycles, including architecture, deployment, and maintenance.

  • Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, observability tools, and cloud cost optimization strategies.

  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technology roadmaps and project milestones.

  • Ability to drive AI/ML-enabled product development and integrate agentic systems using modern programming languages.

  • Skilled in stakeholder management, capacity planning, and continuous process improvement.

  • Demonstrated problem-solving aptitude and strategic thinking in technology and product management.

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. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices . 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.

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 (https://one.walmart.com/) .

The annual salary range for this position is $169,000.00 - $338,000.00 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 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Option 2: 8 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

3 years' supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Primary Location...

1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America

Walmart 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.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,634 open Engineering Leadership jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$169–338K/yr
  • California median$211–300K/yr208 salary ranges
  • US median$182–298K/yr1,299 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $254K, is close to the California median midpoint ($256K) — in the middle half of Engineering Leadership salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 244 open Engineering Leadership jobs in California and 1,634 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Engineering Leadership postings that state a minimum ask for (median 10 years, across 1,334 postings).
Education
607 of the 1,634 open Engineering Leadership jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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