Senior Director, Software Engineering

Walmart helps people save money so they can live better, serving millions of customers globally through retail, tech, merchandising, and finance.
$192,000 - $384,000
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
15+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Director, Software Engineering

Walmart's Customer Care Technology team is seeking a Senior Director of Software Engineering to lead their cutting-edge technology initiatives, particularly in GenAI applications. This role sits within the Enterprise Business Systems organization of Walmart Global Tech, focusing on building best-in-class customer service experiences for hundreds of millions of customers globally.

The position offers an opportunity to shape the future of customer service at Walmart's massive scale, leading a team of software engineers, data scientists, and machine learning experts. The role combines technical leadership with strategic organizational development, requiring both deep technical expertise and strong leadership capabilities.

As Senior Director, you'll be responsible for building and leading high-performing engineering teams, making critical architecture decisions, and ensuring operational excellence across systems. The role requires a proven track record in scaling software products, particularly those leveraging GenAI technology, and the ability to collaborate effectively with business and product teams.

The position offers competitive compensation ($192,000-$384,000 annually) plus performance bonuses and stock options. Walmart provides comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401(k), stock purchase plans, and education assistance through their Live Better U program. The role is based in Bellevue, WA, at Walmart's Global Tech office.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned technology leader who combines technical excellence with strategic thinking and wants to impact customer service experiences at global scale. The role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology while leading and developing top engineering talent in a culture of innovation and high performance.

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Responsibilities For Senior Director, Software Engineering

  • Lead and develop high-performing engineering teams
  • Create engaging and innovative organizational culture
  • Provide technical leadership and oversee system architecture decisions
  • Build culture of operational excellence
  • Own delivery of impactful software systems
  • Define and execute technical strategy
  • Communicate vision and strategy to cross-functional teams
  • Ensure system availability, scalability, and performance

Requirements For Senior Director, Software Engineering

  • Bachelors, Masters, or PhD from a reputed institution
  • 15+ years of software engineering experience
  • 7+ years of experience managing and mentoring software engineering teams
  • 4+ years of experience managing other managers
  • Demonstrated history of building successful software products at scale
  • Experience with GenAI technology
  • Strong system architecture and problem-solving skills
  • Strong collaboration and influence skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Customer obsession and agile mindset
  • Strong sense of ownership and urgency

Benefits For Senior Director, Software Engineering

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Multiple health plan options including vision & dental plans
  • 401(k) and stock purchase plans
  • Life insurance
  • Associate discounts in-store and online
  • Education assistance for Associate and dependents
  • Parental Leave
  • Military service pay
  • Paid Time off including vacation and sick leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Performance bonuses

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