Walmart Canada · 2 months ago
(USA) Group Director, Automation Engineering- Fulfillment Innovation
Bentonville, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$195K/yr - $370K/yr
8+ years expWalmart Inc. is a leading retail company based in the United States, and they are seeking a Group Director for Automation Engineering in Fulfillment Innovation. In this role, you will lead the strategy and execution of autonomous transport and delivery solutions, including drones and self-driving vehicles, to enhance Walmart's fulfillment operations and customer convenience.
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Responsibilities
Defining Walmart’s strategy for autonomous transport and delivery
Leading pilots and commercialization efforts, ensuring seamless integration into Walmart’s routing and delivery network
Driving regulatory engagement and safety compliance, setting benchmarks for industry-leading standards
Partnering with Walmart’s Last Mile Delivery team and external tech innovators to accelerate adoption
Championing innovation to enhance speed, cost efficiency, and customer experience in last-mile delivery
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and 8 years' experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area
10 years' experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area
6 years' supervisory experience
deep expertise in autonomous systems, including drones and self-driving vehicles, and understand the regulatory and safety landscape
Proven ability to scale emerging technologies from pilot to enterprise-level deployment
Strong collaboration and leadership skills, with experience influencing cross-functional teams and external partners
Strategic thinker who can translate innovation into operational excellence
Preferred
Advanced degree in Engineering, Automation, and/or Robotics preferred
Doctorate: Computer Engineering
Masters: Computer Engineering
Benefits
401(k) match
Stock purchase plan
Paid maternity and parental leave
PTO
Multiple health plans
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision and dental coverage
Company-paid life insurance
Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
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Company
Walmart Canada
Walmart Canada is a subsidiary of Walmart that operates a chain of more than 400 stores nationwide. It is a sub-organization of Walmart.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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2025-12-18
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