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This role oversees architecture, system design, and software delivery to ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability. Collaborating closely with product and program teams, the position drives innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The leader fosters a culture of technical excellence, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration while ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term technology roadmaps. This role demands strong judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, impactful software solutions.\nAbout the team:\nThe team is dedicated to modernizing accounting workflows by embedding AI-native capabilities. It leads the rollout of global platforms across international markets while advancing the modernization of the existing technology stack. Operational and engineering excellence remain top priorities, ensuring high-quality delivery and scalable solutions. This role emphasizes shaping delivery processes and developing talent aligned with global technology standards. The team fosters innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration to build future-ready systems that support Walmart’s strategic objectives and enhance overall business performance.\nWhat you'll do:\nLead end-to-end execution of engineering programs focused on AI/ML-enhanced solutions, ensuring scalable and maintainable system design.\nOversee development of agentic AI systems, providing architectural guidance across backend, frontend, and mobile technologies.\nDrive standardization and reuse of architectural patterns to accelerate delivery and reduce technical debt.\nCollaborate with Product and Program Management to align roadmaps, milestones, and software product strategy.\nCultivate engineering talent through mentorship, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous growth.\nEnsure technical quality and timely delivery of solutions meeting business objectives.\nPromote innovation by identifying improvement opportunities and integrating feedback across teams.\nWhat you'll bring:\nExtensive experience leading software engineering teams with a focus on AI/ML-enhanced solutions and cloud-native technologies.\nProven expertise in software architecture, system design, and scalable platform development across multiple programming languages and frameworks.\nStrong skills in project and program management, including milestone tracking and risk mitigation.\nAbility to develop and execute technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives and competitive trends.\nDemonstrated success in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.\nCommitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.\nExperience mentoring senior leaders and fostering a culture of ownership and technical excellence.\nAt 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.\nYou 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.\nFor information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.\nLive 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. \nEligibility 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. \nFor information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.\nBentonville, Arkansas US-30099: The annual salary range for this position is $160,000.00 - $320,000.00\nSunnyvale, California US-04397: The annual salary range for this position is $208,000.00 - $416,000.00\nAdditional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.\nAdditional compensation for certain positions may also include : \n- Stock\nㅤ\nㅤ\nㅤ\nㅤ\n\nMinimum Qualifications...\nOutlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.\nOption 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.Option 2: 9 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.\n4 years’ supervisory experience.\nPreferred Qualifications...\nOutlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.\nMaster’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., 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...\n2914 Se I St, Bentonville, AR 72712-3148, 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. 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