Senior Manager, Software Engineering

LocationRESTON, VACareer AreaSoftware Development and EngineeringJob FunctionSoftware Engineering and ArchitectureEmployment TypeRegular/PermanentPosition TypeSalaryRequisitionWD2030316 What you'll do at Position Summary...What you'll do...We are seeking a hands-on Senior Software Manager to lead our data engineering and AIML initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in big data technologies and a deep understanding of AI/ML productionization, including LLM services. You will play a key role in guiding a talented team, driving innovation, and ensuring the successful delivery of security related enterprise-critical applications. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of data engineers and AI/ML specialists, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Build strong teams through effective hiring practices and talent development. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including UX and product management, to define and implement data and AIML solutions that meet user needs. Collaborate effectively with stakeholders at various levels of technical expertise, translating complex technical concepts into understandable terms. Data Engineering: Design and implement scalable data pipelines using big data technologies. Collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements and architecture for AIML applications. AIML Productionization: Oversee the deployment and maintenance of AI/ML models and services, ensuring high performance and reliability. Understand how to create AI/ML services and endpoints, facilitating integration with other systems. Drive the integration of LLMs into production systems, focusing on use cases such as retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), zero-shot, and few-shot learning. Ensure robust testing practices, including unit testing, end-to-end (E2E) testing, load testing, and stress testing to validate performance and reliability. Enterprise Application Resiliency: Build high-resiliency, enterprise-critical applications that meet business needs and performance standards. Ensure robustness and scalability in application design and implementation. Project Management: Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation to ensure successful project execution. Utilize agile methodologies to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with data engineering and AIML initiatives. Ensure compliance with relevant data governance and security standards. Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. Strong expertise in data engineering, particularly with big data technologies such as PySpark. Proven experience in productionizing AI/ML and LLM applications, with a solid understanding of relevant use cases. Experience working with cross-functional teams, particularly in UX and product management. Ability to engage with stakeholders of varying technical backgrounds, translating technical jargon into clear and actionable insights. Familiarity with risk management principles is a plus. Excellent hiring skills and the ability to build strong, motivated teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and lead. 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.Flexible, hybrid work:We use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in-office coupled with virtual when not onsite. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.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 diversity- 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.‎ Reston, Virginia US-07759:The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00-$264,000.00‎ Bentonville, Arkansas US-09050: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...10790 Parkridge Dr. Suite 200, Reston, VA 20191, United States of America About Walmart At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability—and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries—all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?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 diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.