Senior Director, Software Engineering

Position Summary

Senior Director of Software Engineering to lead large-scale technology programs powering Walmart International. Reporting to our Vice President of Engineering, you will be responsible for scaling global engineering teams, delivering enterprise-grade platforms, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple markets. This role requires a balance of technical expertise, organizational leadership, and strong partnership skills to drive measurable outcomes at Walmart scale.

About Team

The International Tech organization builds technology that serves customers and associates across more than 5,200 retail units in 23 countries, including Canada, Mexico, Chile, and South Africa. From enhancing digital commerce to modernizing supply chains and associate tools, our teams design and deliver resilient, scalable systems that make shopping easier and more efficient worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Translate Strategy into Action : Partner with the VP of Engineering, product, and business leaders to align roadmaps and deliver impactful solutions for international markets.
• Lead & Grow Global Teams : Manage senior engineering leaders and directors, scaling high-performing, distributed teams across geographies.
• Ensure Delivery Excellence : Oversee enterprise-grade, cloud-native, distributed platforms with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Champion Platform Thinking : Ensure technology solutions are reusable, extensible, and adaptable across Walmart’s international markets.
• Foster Innovation : Promote adoption of modern engineering practices and emerging technologies where they drive measurable value.
• Champion Operational Rigor : Drive engineering standards, SDLC best practices, and DevOps culture to ensure operational excellence.
• Collaborate Across Boundaries : Work with peers and senior stakeholders across Walmart International and Global Tech to align on priorities and deliver results.
• Communicate with Impact : Provide clarity of vision, progress, and outcomes to executive stakeholders, partner teams, and engineering organizations.

What You’ll Bring

About Walmart Global Tech

At Walmart Global Tech, one line of code can improve the lives of hundreds of millions of people. We build the platforms, products, and services that power the world’s largest retailer. From cloud-native platforms to next-generation commerce experiences, we innovate at scale to reimagine retail.

We are people-led and tech-empowered. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, inclusion, and impact. With hubs in Bentonville, Sunnyvale, Bangalore, Mexico City, and beyond, we provide a unique platform to innovate globally with local relevance.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to serve associates, customers, and communities when we foster inclusion. That means respecting unique experiences, identities, and perspectives—while ensuring every associate feels valued, supported, and empowered to bring their best selves to work.

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. 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.

For information about PTO, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $208,000.00-$416,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include stock.

Minimum Qualifications

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Primary Location

1395 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

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. 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.

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

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