(USA)Group Director, Software Engineering, Technology Operations

Reference: R-2526358Posted: 2026-06-24Location: BENTONVILLE, AR, United StatesSalary: $195000 - $370000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficePosition Summary...What you'll do...About the role-The Group Director, Technology Operations will lead the operational strategy, reliability, and performance of business-critical technology platforms, including Global Marketplace, Walmart Commerce Platforms, Last Mile Delivery, and Global Integrated Fulfillment (GIF). In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the availability, scalability, and operational excellence of the platforms that power millions of customer interactions, third-party seller experiences, order fulfillment journeys, and delivery transactions every day.As a key technology leader, you will drive operational transformation across a diverse portfolio of platforms supporting Walmart's omnichannel ecosystem. You will champion modern operational practices, AI-driven automation, observability, and reliability engineering to improve service resilience, accelerate issue resolution, and enable rapid innovation. This role requires balancing operational excellence with business growth, ensuring technology operations can support Walmart's expanding digital marketplace and delivery capabilities.You will partner closely with Product, Engineering, Marketplace, eCommerce, Last Mile Delivery, Customer Experience, and Enterprise Technology leaders to deliver seamless, reliable experiences for customers, sellers, drivers, and associates. The position is based in Bentonville, AR and reports to the Vice President, Technology Operations.What you will bring...You have extensive experience leading technology operations for large-scale eCommerce, marketplace, digital commerce, or customer-facing platforms.You possess deep expertise in reliability engineering, production operations, incident management, and platform scalability.You have successfully leveraged AI, automation, and operational intelligence to improve reliability, productivity, and customer outcomes.You thrive in fast-paced, highly complex environments where platform performance directly impacts customer satisfaction and revenue growth.You are an influential leader who can align cross-functional teams around operational excellence and business priorities.You have experience supporting high-growth platforms with globally distributed users, sellers, partners, and operational teams.What you will do...Defining and executing the operational strategy for Walmart's Marketplace, Commerce Platforms, Last Mile Delivery, and GIF technology ecosystems.Ensuring industry-leading platform reliability, availability, and performance for customer, seller, and delivery experiences.Driving AI-enabled operations, automation, and observability capabilities that improve efficiency, reduce operational risk, and proactively identify service disruptions.Leading large-scale incident management and resiliency programs that minimize customer impact and strengthen platform stability.Partnering with Product and Engineering teams to accelerate platform innovation while maintaining operational excellence and service quality.Enabling Walmart's digital growth by building scalable operational capabilities that support increasing transaction volumes, seller expansion, and delivery network growth.Developing high-performing technology operations teams and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer obsession. About Walmart Global TechImagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.Walmart’s culture is a competitive advantage, and it’s fostered by being together. Working together in person allows us to collaborate, align quickly and innovate with greater speed. We use our campuses to create purposeful connection rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates. Our hubs: Walmart is a global company with offices across the United States and around the world. Our global headquarters is in Bentonville, Arkansas, with primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay area and New York/New Jersey. Benefits:Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.Equal Opportunity Employer:Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process. 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 $195,000.00 - $370,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stockㅤㅤㅤㅤ‎ Minimum Qualifications...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...2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, 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.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["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.", "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"]