(USA) Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Position Summary As a Senior Manager of the Global WAN team, you will play an important role in shaping the technical direction and running Walmart Global WAN and Backbone network. The Global WAN team is responsible for designing and deploying Backbone and WAN network that connects all of Walmart’s PoPs, Data Centers, Retail Stores, Distribution Centers and Home offices. You will collaborate closely with multiple teams such as network architecture, Data Center Networks, Edge Networks, and across the whole of the network engineering and operations team. You will drive innovation and help produce elegant and scalable network solutions. About the Team The Global WAN team leads the design and deployment of Walmart’s Backbone and WAN networks, connecting Points of Presence, Data Centers, Retail Stores, Distribution Centers, and Home Offices worldwide. As a Senior Manager, you will guide technical direction and collaborate with network architecture, Data Center Networks, Edge Networks, and network engineering teams. The team drives innovation to deliver scalable, efficient network solutions that support millions of associates globally. Focused on continuous improvement, the team ensures robust network infrastructure to enable seamless operations and enhance overall business performance. Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of WAN engineers to build and run high-performance, scalable WAN and backbone networks. Develop long-term strategy and roadmap for backbone infrastructure, considering future traffic growth, emerging technologies, and evolving business needs. Plan and lead day‑to‑day operational activities like capacity additions, hardware refresh, code upgrades, etc. Manage automation scripts and configuration templates for all areas of Global WAN Network. Partner with NetOps team to triage and mitigate network incidents. Be the point of escalation for WAN and routing related incidents. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Cloud, Security, and Infrastructure teams, to align network strategies with business objectives. Qualifications 8+ years of experience in network architecture, network engineering, or network operations with at least 6 years of management experience. Experience with large scale networks such as in a SaaS, ISP, or cloud provider network. Expertise in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), MPLS, Segment Routing, SD-WAN, and EVPN/VXLAN. Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, or equivalent scripting languages. Familiarity with Jinja templates is a plus. Experience with network modeling and data modeling techniques. Strong system architecture, network automation, problem solving, and data-driven decision-making skills. Experience with network observability, monitoring, and DevOps. Advanced certifications such as CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent is a plus. Minimum Qualifications Option 1: 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. Option 2: 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area. 2 years’ supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications 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. 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. Compensation Sunnyvale, California: annual salary range $143,000.00 - $286,000.00. Herndon, Virginia: annual salary range $132,000.00 - $264,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses and stock options. Benefits Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards. 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. Disability benefits: short-term and long-term disability. Other benefits: company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement. PTO and/or PPTO can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount depends on job classification and length of employment and meets or exceeds the requirements of paid sick leave laws. Additional Information Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and have 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Walmart