Senior Director, Software Engineering

Position Summary...

What youll do...

Senior Director Engineering Code PuppyAI & Data Walmart Global Tech Join Walmart as a Senior Director of Engineering leading Code Puppy a flagship capability within our AI & Data this role you will enable 2.5M global associatesfrom data scientists to business citizen developersto go from idea to AI-powered solution quickly safely and cost-effectively. Yes we are the Fortune #1 company. But youll quickly find that Walmart is where complex global challenges meet a deeply human mission. At Walmart we empower you to do the best work of your lifework that helps people save money and live better. About Walmart Global Tech & AI and Data Walmart Global Tech delivers scalable resilient and innovative technology solutions that power global operations. Within Global Tech the AI & Data organization is building a platform-based ecosystem that centralizes enterprise data standardizes AI foundations and creates intuitive AI solutions for all personas. Code Puppy is a core component of the Associate AI Experience enabling builders across the enterprise to rapidly develop deploy and scale AI-driven applications safely and responsibly. Position Summary As Senior Director Engineering Code Puppy you will lead a high-caliber multidisciplinary team of engineers data scientists and program managers. You will define and execute the engineering and platform strategy that makes Code Puppy a trusted enterprise-grade AI builder platform across Walmart globally. This role blends:

• Platform engineering leadership
• AI/ML productization
• Enterprise architecture governance
• Responsible AI enablement
• Operational excellence at scale

You will serve as a senior technology leader within AI & Data translating Walmarts AI-first strategy into durable platform capabilities that are scalable secure reliable and widely adopted globally. What You Will DoPlatform & Product Strategy

• Define and execute the long-term vision and roadmap for Code Puppy as a foundational AI builder platform.
• Align platform capabilities with the AI & Data enterprise strategy and platform approach.
• Ensure Code Puppy integrates seamlessly with enterprise data AI foundations governance and customer/product intelligence layers.
• Balance innovation with enterprise-grade reliability security and compliance.

Engineering & Architecture Leadership

• Establish architectural standards for distributed systems AI pipelines agent-based workflows and developer tooling.
• Govern design reviews across backend AI and forward-deployed implementations.
• Ensure scalability to support millions of potential builders across global markets.
• Drive cloud-native API-first and platform-centric design principles.

Responsible AI & Governance

• Embed guardrails governance and human-in-the-loop patterns into platform design.
• Partner closely with AI Governance and Enterprise Data teams to ensure safe compliant and cost-effective AI deployment.
• Standardize patterns for agent builders and AI-assisted engineering workflows.

Operational Excellence & Reliability

• Define reliability targets SLOs and operational KPIs for Code Puppy as a mission-critical internal platform.
• Elevate DevOps maturity release management observability and cost optimization.
• Ensure predictable delivery across a portfolio of cross-functional initiatives.

Stakeholder & Executive Influence

• Serve as a senior advisor to AI & Data Global Tech and business leadership.
• Translate complex AI and platform trade-offs into clear business outcomes.
• Drive adoption through close partnership with product data governance and field teams.

Talent & Culture Leadership

• Build and develop a high-performing team across engineering data science and program management.
• Coach Distinguished Engineers and Principal Data Scientists as technical multipliers.
• Create a culture of experimentation measurable impact and inclusive leadership.
• Foster an AI-first mindset across engineering practices.

Key Qualifications

• 12 years of progressive engineering leadership experience including leading platform or AI-enabled product organizations.
• Proven experience leading senior individual contributors (Principal and Distinguished-level engineers).
• Deep expertise in distributed systems cloud-native architecture and AI/ML productionization.
• Experience building internal platforms or developer ecosystems at enterprise scale.
• Demonstrated success embedding responsible AI and governance frameworks.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence at VP and SVP levels.
• Passion for building diverse teams and developing next-generation technology leaders.

Why This Role Matters Code Puppy is central to Walmarts AI-first transformationenabling associates across the enterprise to build AI-driven solutions safely and at scale. This role will shape how innovation happens inside the worlds largest company. 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 Sams Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelors 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 .
Bentonville Arkansas US-10735: The annual salary range for this position is $160000.00 - $320000.00
Sunnyvale California US-11807: The annual salary range for this position is $208000.00 - $416000.00
Bellevue Washington US-11075: The annual salary range for this position is $192000.00 - $384000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelors 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.
4 years supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed there are no preferred qualifications.

Masters 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 Walmarts accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Primary Location...

2501 Se J St Ste A Bentonville AR 72716-3724 United States of America

Walmart 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.