Group Director, Software Engineering - Full Stack AI Strategy

Group Director, Software Engineering - Full Stack AI Strategy

Bentonville, AR

Group Director, Software Engineering - Full Stack AI Strategy

703 Associate Dr
Bentonville, AR 72712-6556

$195,000 - $370,000/yr

Regular/ Permanent

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Position Summary: Walmart is seeking a visionary and execution-focused Group Director, End-to-End AI to lead the transformation of how AI solutions are discovered, built, governed, deployed, and scaled across the enterprise. This leader will own the enterprise AI delivery experience, creating a seamless operating model that enables builders—from software engineers to citizen developers—to move from idea to production with speed, safety, and confidence. The role sits at the intersection of product, engineering, AI platforms, governance, developer experience, and enterprise transformation. The successful candidate will help define the future of AI development at Walmart by eliminating friction across the AI lifecycle, establishing common standards, improving automation, and ensuring governance is embedded into the platforms and workflows where builders operate. This leader will drive enterprise-wide adoption of AI while balancing innovation velocity, operational excellence, and responsible AI practices. What You'll Do Define Walmart's End-to-End AI Strategy

• Establish the vision, roadmap, and operating model for the enterprise AI lifecycle.
• Create a unified experience spanning:
  • AI discovery
  • Development
  • Evaluation
  • Governance
  • Deployment
  • Runtime management
  • Continuous improvement
• Partner with senior leaders to align AI priorities with enterprise strategy and business outcomes.

Accelerate AI Adoption at Enterprise Scale

• Drive programs that increase the speed and quality of AI solution delivery.
• Identify and remove process bottlenecks preventing teams from moving AI solutions into production.
• Design scalable onboarding, deployment, and governance mechanisms that reduce weeks of effort to days—or eventually hours.

Build an AI-Native Delivery Ecosystem

• Partner across AI platforms, engineering, product, security, and governance teams.
• Establish standards and best practices for AI development, agentic systems, model lifecycle management, and AI operations.
• Drive adoption of AI-native development patterns and agent-assisted delivery models throughout Global Tech.

Operationalize Responsible AI

• Ensure governance, security, privacy, and compliance capabilities are embedded directly into AI development workflows.
• Champion \"governance by design\" and automation-first approaches.
• Drive implementation of risk-tiered controls, automated reviews, policy enforcement, observability, and runtime safeguards.

Establish Enterprise AI Visibility and Measurement

• Create executive dashboards and metrics demonstrating AI adoption, business value, builder productivity, deployment velocity, and operational health.
• Provide leadership with actionable insights that influence strategic investment decisions.
• Define success measures focused on outcomes rather than activity.

Lead Large-Scale Transformation

• Build and lead cross-functional teams responsible for enterprise AI enablement.
• Influence without authority across product, engineering, infrastructure, governance, compliance, and business organizations.
• Drive organizational change as Walmart evolves toward AI-native ways of working.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale, enterprise platform or transformation initiatives.
• Proven success delivering products and platforms used by thousands of internal or external users.
• Experience driving software engineering, product management, or platform strategy organizations.
• Strong understanding of modern AI/ML technologies, generative AI, agent frameworks, and software development practices.
• Experience managing senior leaders and distributed teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building AI, ML, developer platforms, or enterprise productivity ecosystems.
• Experience with AI governance, responsible AI, risk management, or regulatory frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of developer experience (DevEx), platform engineering, and software lifecycle management.
• Experience leading enterprise transformation programs involving multiple business units.
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive organizational alignment.

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 and 8 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Option 2: 10 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

5 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 6 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...

703 Associate Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.

Walmart is 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.

Benefits you’ll enjoy

Discount Card

Get 10% off

Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.

Live Better U

100% covered

Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.

Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.

Enjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans.

Paid time off

Take a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family

Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges

Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.

Imagine a workplace surrounded by innovation.At Walmart’s new Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas, we’re redefining what it means to work at a global leader.

Set on 350 acres of thoughtfully revitalized land, our new campus seamlessly integrates the charm of Northwest Arkansas with cutting edge design and technology. From biking trails and outdoor courtyards to flexible, tech-enabled workspaces, every detail reflects our commitment to sustainability, connection, and culture.
Beyond the campus, Bentonville offers a dynamic lifestyle with world-class dining, art at the Crystal Bridges Museum, and countless outdoor activities.

Whether you’re exploring High South cuisine, enjoying live performances at our new amphitheater, or cycling the Razorback Greenway, you’ll experience the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities.

Join us at Walmart and grow your career alongside a community that feels like home.

This isn’t just a workplace—it’s a destination for leaders eager to make a difference.

The annual salary range for this position is $195,000.00 - $370,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock

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