USA Senior Manager, Software Engineering - Walmart

Position Summary... What you'll do... As Senior Manager of Enterprise Client Engineering within Walmart Global Tech, you will lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide technology platforms that support laptops, desktops and endpoint management systems. Your role will blend software engineering leadership, systems integration, and vendor strategy to deliver performant, reliable, and secure end-user experiences for hundreds of thousands of employees across a complex global enterprise. You will oversee platform engineering teams responsible for building automation, service interfaces, and tooling that extend third-party device management systems. You'll also lead initiatives that reduce operational overhead, modernize user experiences, and align directly to Walmart's digital transformation. Technology Strategy & Leadership · Define and drive the multi-year roadmap for end user platform engineering in alignment with enterprise business and technology goals. · Monitor industry trends and enterprise needs to inform the evolution of internal desktop and device platforms. · Translate technical strategies into actionable outcomes that support business operations and internal customer needs. Platform Engineering & Enablement · Lead systems and software engineering teams in the design and development of internal APIs, services, and automation frameworks that enable configuration and augmentation of device management tools. · Oversee the architecture and implementation of solutions that support provisioning, patching, monitoring, compliance enforcement, and secure access. Controls & Operational Excellence · Champion continuous improvement through automation, scripting, and telemetry to reduce manual processes and improve fleet health and visibility. · Establish and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) tied to platform uptime, patch compliance, configuration drift, and user satisfaction. Governance, Security, and Compliance · Partner with security, compliance, and audit teams to ensure devices and platforms meet Walmart's security and governance standards. · Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet global regulatory and internal controls. Team & Organizational Leadership · Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of systems and software engineers and technical leads with a focus on systems engineering, backend development, and platform architecture. · Cultivate a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning across engineering teams. · Drive adoption of DevOps practices, including automated testing, deployment, and observability. · Empower individuals through clarity of purpose, career development, and aligned execution. Vendor & Budget Management · Manage relationships with third-party technology vendors and service providers to ensure performance and alignment to Walmart's technical vision. · Lead contract evaluations and strategic negotiations to support device platform infrastructure. · Own platform engineering budgets, resource planning, and software/tooling investments. What you bring: · 10+ years of experience in systems and/or software engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership role. · Demonstrated expertise in modern software engineering practices, with the ability to lead teams working across large, structured, multi-language codebases (e.g., Java, Python, etc.), emphasizing maintainability, scalability, and sound architectural design. · Expertise in CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd). · Proven experience managing cloud infrastructure, networking, and system operations. · Successfully practiced Agile methodologies, DevOps, and SRE principles. · Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 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 https://one.walmart.com/notices. 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 $110,000.00-$220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: - Stock 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 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... 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 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. Primary Location... 508 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America