(IND) Senior Director, Software Engineering at Walmart

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Walmart Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in enterprise technology leadership roles, including 5+ years in cloud or infrastructure transformation
  • Deep expertise in traditional and cloud infrastructure technologies, including storage, compute, networking, and observability as well as automation
  • Proven experience managing hybrid and multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP etc) at scale
  • Strong understanding of infrastructure automation, operational excellence frameworks (ITIL, SRE, DevOps), and service governance
  • Track record of driving measurable outcomes across performance, cost optimization, and reliability
  • Strategic mindset combined with hands-on technical depth in infrastructure and operations
  • Demonstrated success leading distributed global teams and influencing across complex organizational structures
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and executive stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

  • Participate in defining and execute Walmart’s enterprise cloud and infrastructure strategy across hybrid and multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP, and on-prem)
  • Lead modernization of enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure, storage, compute, cost, capacity and observability platforms to drive performance, scalability, and resilience
  • Partner with global Architecture, Security, and Engineering teams to align platform strategy with enterprise priorities and business goals
  • Drive adoption of automation, Agentic & GenAI, AI/ML, and observability capabilities to enhance reliability, speed, and transparency across systems and services
  • Deliver large-scale, cross-functional initiatives with measurable impact on cost efficiency, system performance, and associate experience
  • Champion a culture of accountability, reliability, and continuous improvement across infrastructure operations
  • Establish and measure clear operational metrics (SLA, SLO, KPI) for cloud and enterprise systems
  • Lead initiatives to optimize cost, performance, and compliance across cloud and enterprise platforms
  • Mature SRE, DevOps, and FinOps practices to improve delivery velocity, uptime, and efficiency
  • Ensure robust observability frameworks are in place to provide real-time insights into system health and performance
  • Build, inspire, and develop high-performing teams across cloud engineering, infrastructure operations, and platform services
  • Lead organizational transformation through upskilling, career growth, and a culture of learning and innovation
  • Foster inclusion, collaboration, and a sense of purpose within diverse, cross-functional teams
  • Act as a coach and mentor to emerging leaders, creating a deep bench of technical and leadership talent

Skills

Azure
GCP
Cloud Infrastructure
Hybrid Cloud
Multi-Cloud
Automation
GenAI
AI/ML
Observability
SLA
SLO
KPI
Storage
Compute
Cost Optimization

Walmart

Global retail chain offering affordable products

About Walmart

Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.

Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans

Risks

Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.

Differentiation

Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.

Upsides

Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.

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