(USA) Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Reference: R-2552037Posted: 2026-06-24Location: SUNNYVALE, CA, United StatesSalary: $143000 - $286000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficeRole summary: The Senior Manager, Software Engineering, leads platform-level execution of software systems, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and roadmap milestones. This role oversees infrastructure, tooling, and frameworks that support scalable, secure development while driving full lifecycle management across multiple teams. The position champions DevOps practices, cloud cost optimization, and technical excellence to deliver reliable, high-performing solutions. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, the role fosters innovation, mentors engineers, and manages complex initiatives to meet business objectives with a focus on continuous improvement and operational success. About the team: The Data Ventures team advances supplier-facing analytics by integrating data engineering, product intelligence, and supplier experience. They develop a centralized, role-aware intelligence platform delivering real-time insights into key business metrics. Their solutions enable dynamic, self-serve analytics and replace offline workflows with AI-driven forecasting and recommendations. Focused on scalable data products, the team directly influences supplier health and supply chain performance. This collaborative environment prioritizes innovation, technical excellence, and delivering actionable insights that empower suppliers to make informed decisions efficiently. What you'll do:Lead platform-level execution of software and AI/ML systems, ensuring alignment with domain priorities and roadmap milestones.Oversee shared infrastructure, tooling, and frameworks to support scalable, secure, and reusable development.Drive full software development lifecycle across multiple teams, promoting and managing large scale application with Data acumen.Manage cloud cost optimization and enhance automation, telemetry, and tooling using AI to reduce operational friction.Mentor engineers, guide architectural decisions, and ensure adherence to quality, security, and compliance standards.Collaborate with stakeholders to define priorities, track progress, and deliver complex technical initiatives on time.Foster innovation by identifying opportunities for process and product enhancements.What you'll bring:Extensive experience leading platform engineering teams and managing software development lifecycles across multiple projects.Proven ability to oversee AI/ML system integration, ensuring architectural alignment and scalable, secure solutions.Strong expertise in Software architecture, Full stack application development, managing large scale application with Data acumenDemonstrated skills in stakeholder management, aligning technical initiatives with business goals and domain priorities.Proficiency in mentoring engineers, promoting technical excellence, and fostering continuous improvement.Solid background in project management, milestone tracking, and cross-functional collaboration to drive timely delivery.Excellent problem-solving skills with sound technical judgment and adaptability to evolving technologies. At Walmart, 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 . 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. The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - StockMinimum 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."]