Walmart · 3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Software Engineering - AI/ML Tools
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$143K/yr - $286K/yr
5+ years expWalmart is a global retail corporation, and they are seeking a Senior Manager for Software Engineering focused on AI/ML Tools. This role involves leading platform-level execution of software and AI/ML systems, overseeing lifecycle management, and driving the development of AI-integrated software systems that serve millions of customers.
E-CommerceGroceryRetailRetail TechnologyShopping
Responsibilities
Leads platform-level execution of software and AI/ML systems, ensuring alignment with domain priorities and roadmap milestones
Oversees shared infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks for example, CI/CD, SDKs, model runtimes, feature stores) that support scalable, reusable, and secure development
Guides architectural reviews and system design decisions to ensure maintainability, extensibility, and performance across services
Champions system integration leadership to ensure seamless interoperability and consistency across platforms
Drives the full software development lifecycle—including coding, testing, deployment, observability, and ongoing maintenance—across multiple teams
Champions DevOps architecture and CI/CD practices to streamline delivery, improve reliability, and promote continuous improvement
Implements cloud cost optimization strategies and reduces friction/toil through automation, telemetry, and tooling enhancements
Owns operational delivery and technical excellence, ensuring high system availability, scalability, and incident response preparedness
Oversees the design and delivery of robust, AI-integrated software systems that serve millions of customers and associates, ensuring adherence to coding standards, architectural alignment, and cross-platform reliability
Collaborates with product, data science, and engineering teams to build AI/ML-enabled features, intelligent automation, and agentic AI systems
Integrates ML components and AI agents using languages such as Python, Java, Rust, Dart, and TypeScript
Leverages developer tools such as GitHub Copilot to accelerate innovation and enhance engineering velocity
Mentors and develops engineers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation
Guides engineers and managers through architectural trade-offs, best practices, and career growth opportunities
Ensures technical quality by promoting rigorous testing, code reviews, defect prevention, and adherence to security and compliance standards
Owns the execution of complex technical initiatives, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and aligned with business goals
Aligns platform engineering work with broader domain strategies via effective backlog management, milestone tracking, and dependency coordination
Manages stakeholder relationships across engineering, product, and data teams to define priorities and unblock progress
Establishes and tracks operational, functional, and engineering metrics to assess platform success and guide continuous improvement
Demonstrates responsibility for deliverables, ensuring solutions meet quality standards and business objectives
Takes initiative to resolve issues and drive projects to completion
Applies sound reasoning to make informed technical decisions, balancing trade-offs and considering long-term impacts on system architecture and business goals
Adapts quickly to change, embraces new technologies, and understands the broader system context
Anticipates downstream effects of technical choices and integrates feedback to improve outcomes
Works effectively across teams, openly shares knowledge, and communicates complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proactively seeks opportunities to enhance processes, tools, and products
Encourages experimentation and learning to drive ongoing improvement
Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business plans and priorities; removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly; developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning
Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training; mentoring; assigning duties; building a team-based work environment; establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations; providing recognition and rewards; coaching for success and improvement; and promoting a belonging mindset in workplace
Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application; ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy
Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost effectiveness; and participating in and supporting community outreach events
Qualification
Required
Bachelor'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
7 years' experience in software engineering or related area
2 years' supervisory experience
Preferred
Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years' experience in software engineering or related area
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
Knowledge of accessibility best practices and supporting an inclusive culture
Benefits
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.
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.
Company
Walmart
Walmart is a retail corporation that operates several chains of supermarkets, discount stores, and e-commerce platforms. It is a sub-organization of Walmart Family Mobile.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5B2023-04-15Post Ipo Debt· $5B
1972-08-25IPO
Leadership Team
John Furner
President and Chief Executive Officer, Walmart U.S.
Steve Schmitt
EVP & CFO Walmart U.S.
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