Senior Director, Software Engineering – People Technology

Overview

Join Walmart as Senior Director, Software Engineering – People Technology in our Global Technology EBS team. Your work could help over 240 million global customers live better every week. Walmart is a Fortune #1 company that values bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life, with a focus on belonging, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.

Walmart’s Enterprise Business Services (EBS) is a powerhouse of seven exceptional teams delivering world-class technology solutions and services, impacting millions of customers, associates, and stakeholders worldwide. Joining EBS means growth, relentless innovation, and setting new industry standards that shape Walmart’s future.

About the Team

The People Technology team supports the successful deployment and adoption of new People technology across the enterprise. As a Fortune #1 company, our work impacts millions of associates globally. People Technology is a major segment of Walmart Global Tech’s Enterprise Business Services, building service operations and technology solutions for Finance, People, and the Associate Digital Experience.

About the Role

As a Senior Director, Software Engineering in the People Technology Organization, you\'ll drive initiatives that connect over 2.2M associates to the resources they count on every day. Our solutions must scale to meet the needs of a Fortune #1 company, while providing personalized support to individual Associates when they need it most.

What You'll Do

• Lead a High-Performing Organization: Attract and develop top talent. Provide guidance, mentorship, and career growth opportunities. Set high performance expectations.
• Foster Culture: Create an engaging, collaborative, curious and innovative organizational culture.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and oversee system architecture decisions.
• Operational Excellence: Build a culture of operational excellence, ensuring the availability, scalability, and performance of our systems. Enhance operational and engineering standards proactively.
• Deliver Impactful Solutions: Own the delivery of software systems that significantly impact the lives of Walmart Associates.
• Define Technical Strategy: Collaborate and influence business and product teams to maximize long-term success.
• Communicate Vision and Strategy: Effectively communicate vision and strategy to cross-functional teams, from senior leadership to partner teams and engineers.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree (Masters or PhD preferred) in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area.
• 7+ years of software engineering experience; 12+ years in related industry recommended per role.
• 4+ years of experience managing other managers.
• 7+ years of experience in leading and mentoring software engineering teams.
• Demonstrated history of building successful software products at scale and leveraging Gen AI technology.
• Strong system architecture, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Ability to influence business and product teams with strong collaboration skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adept at communicating with executive levels, peers, and subordinates.
• Customer obsession and an agile mindset with a strong sense of ownership and urgency.

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 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
• Option 2: 9 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
• 4 years of 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 5 years\' experience in software engineering or related area. We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating accessibility into products. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join Walmart in creating accessible products and services in line with Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines.

Primary Location

2501 Se J St, Ste A, Bentonville, AR , United States

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Additional Information

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for associates. Benefits and eligibility vary and are subject to change. Information about PTO and benefits is available through One.Walmart.