Director, Software Engineering at Walmart in Bentonville, Arkansas

Job Description:

What you'll do at



Position Summary...


What you'll do...


The Director of Engineering, Emerging Technology at Walmart International Technology is a leadership role responsible for spearheading the development and execution of innovative technology products across international markets and driving a culture of innovation across our organization. This role is central to driving the vision, strategy, design, and development of cutting-edge technologies and ensuring the alignment of technology development with Walmart's global strategic goals. The successful candidate will have a passion for identifying and leveraging emerging technologies to create differentiated, customer-centric solutions.



About Team:



Our Emerging Technology team is dedicated to exploring and building cutting-edge solutions in areas such as AI, machine learning, IoT, and beyond. We serve Walmart International, which has over 5,900 retail units operating outside of the United States under 55 banners in 26 countries including Africa, Argentina, Canada, Central America, Chile, China, India, Japan, and Mexico, to name a few.



Key Responsibilities:




Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and lead the technology strategy and roadmap for emerging technologies, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.


• Identify opportunities and gaps within the market to develop new, innovative products and features.


• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver products that satisfy customer needs and exceed expectations.

Market Analysis and Insights:

• Stay at the forefront of technology trends, identifying opportunities for innovation, exploring proofs-of-concept, and iterating on experimental ideas.


• Lead research and development, including exploring emerging technologies, conducting experiments, and prototyping new solutions.


• Evaluate competitive products and industry developments to inform product development and positioning strategies.

Technical Leadership

• Oversee the entire development lifecycle from ideation to launch, including market research, user analysis, design, development, and post-launch assessment in partnership with our product leadership team.


• Set and execute the technical roadmap, focusing on high-impact technology initiatives in emerging areas.


• Design and review system architecture, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient solutions that can support rapid growth and adaption


• Work closely with product, design, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable, and innovative products.


• Manage intellectual property, protecting IP through patents, trademarks, and copyright


• Implement engineering best practices, ensuring code quality, security, and performance standards are maintained across all projects

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Identify and establish relationships with key partners, vendors, and external stakeholders to leverage the latest technology solutions and accelerate development


• Collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders including engineers, designers, marketers, and executives to develop and refine product concepts.


• Communicate product vision, strategies, and progress effectively to a wide range of audiences, from team members to executive leadership.

Performance Monitoring:

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness and impact of the products.


• Use data-driven insights to refine and adjust tech strategies and development as necessary.


• Oversee the execution of the emerging technology roadmap, ensuring these initiatives stay on track, on time, and within budget.

Team Management and Development:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing technology team, inspiring a team of engineers, fostering an environment of creativity, curiosity, and continuous improvement


• Support team members' professional development, providing guidance, feedback, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.


• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, ideally in emerging tech or R&D environments


• Strong knowledge of multiple emerging technologies (AI/ML, blockchain, IoT, etc.)


• Proven experience in managing and launching technology products, preferably in a retail or e-commerce setting.


• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.


• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.


• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.


• A passion for innovation and a customer-focused mindset.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.



About Walmart Global Tech



Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That's what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We're a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world's leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.



Benefits:



Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.



Equal Opportunity Employer:



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, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.


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.
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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.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.


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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.
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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.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.


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The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$260,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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- Stock
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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 and6 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.


Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 4 years' experience in software engineering or related area, We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart's accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.




Primary Location...



2501 Se J St, Ste A, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, United States of America



About Walmart



At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?


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.



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