Director, Software Engineering - Walmart Data Ventures

About the role

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 across multiple teams, driving technical excellence through DevOps practices, cloud cost optimization, and system health monitoring. The position fosters high-performing teams through mentorship and collaboration, manages cross-functional dependencies, and champions continuous improvement. By integrating innovative technologies and aligning roadmaps with business priorities, the Director ensures impactful solutions that support growth and operational efficiency within Walmart’s technology ecosystem.

About the team

Walmart Data Ventures operates with the agility of a nimble startup, delivering best-in-class data products. The team developed Scintilla, a platform providing actionable, customer-centric insights that empower CPGs and Walmart merchants to make informed, data-driven decisions efficiently. Focused on technical strategy, reliability engineering, scalability, and cloud-native architecture, the group builds innovative solutions. Members engage in operational due diligence and continuous improvement, fostering a culture of learning and excellence to support Walmart’s commitment to delivering value through advanced data capabilities and cutting-edge technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of complex software, data, and ML systems ensuring reliability, scalability, and integration across platforms.
• Oversee full software development lifecycle, championing DevOps practices and system health monitoring to optimize performance.
• Collaborate with product and data teams to deliver AI/ML-enabled features and agentic systems for automation and decision support.
• Manage engineering capacity, backlog prioritization, and cloud cost optimization to enhance velocity and reduce operational overhead.
• Build and mentor high-performing teams, fostering professional growth and succession planning aligned with organizational goals.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to align roadmaps, milestones, and stakeholder expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovation, risk mitigation, and effective technical decision-making.

Requirements

• Extensive experience leading complex software engineering projects with a focus on system reliability, scalability, and integration.
• Proven ability to manage full software development lifecycles, including architecture, deployment, and maintenance.
• Strong expertise in DevOps practices, cloud cost optimization, and observability tooling to enhance system performance and reduce operational overhead.
• Demonstrated success in driving AI/ML-enabled product development and integrating agentic systems using modern programming languages.
• Exceptional skills in stakeholder management, project planning, and cross-functional collaboration to align technology roadmaps with business goals.
• Effective leadership in building and mentoring high-performing engineering teams while fostering professional growth and succession planning.

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.

Benefits

• Health benefits: medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off: PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits: short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U: Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates, covering high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $156,000.00 - $312,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include stock.

Location

10900 Ne 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004, United States of America