(USA) Director, Software Engineering

Walmart is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead their Point of Sale (POS) and infrastructure services team that enables Walmart's in-store retail business. This is a senior leadership role within Walmart Global Tech, where technology innovations impact hundreds of millions of people daily.

The position involves managing critical systems including event detection for POS systems, data pipelines for business insights, deployment systems for global software rollouts, and core point of sale systems. The role requires leadership of software in various lifecycle stages, from new implementations to legacy systems with 20+ years of history.

As a director, you'll be responsible for driving technical vision, managing platform-level services, and ensuring the success of Walmart's retail operations worldwide. The role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring both deep technical expertise and strong leadership capabilities.

Working in Walmart's hybrid environment, you'll be based in Sunnyvale, CA, with a mix of in-office and virtual work. The position offers competitive compensation ($169,000-$338,000) plus performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401(k), stock purchase plans, and paid parental leave.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact at scale, leading technology initiatives that affect millions of customers and shape the future of retail. The role requires a minimum of 8 years of software engineering experience or a combination of education and experience, plus demonstrated leadership capabilities.