Senior Manager, Software Engineering - GenAI Platform at Walmart

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

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

Requirements

  • Proven experience leading teams both technically and as a formal manager
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex requirements
  • Deep expertise in designing and deploying scalable, distributed ML pipelines and services
  • Proficiency in key technologies: API design, distributed systems, Python (ML, APIs, workflows), cloud platforms (Azure, GCP), Kubernetes, Airflow, SQL
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals and ability to write production-quality code
  • Intellectual curiosity and passion for MLOps and cloud technologies

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, lead, and mentor a high-performing team
  • Define the People.AI product roadmap by aligning business priorities with ML architecture
  • Provide hands-on technical guidance in critical areas while coaching for team success
  • Collaborate closely with People.AI product and business leaders
  • Work cross-functionally with product, data science, app development, and engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions
  • Identify new opportunities, develop prototypes, secure stakeholder buy-in, and communicate staffing needs
  • Present your team’s work to senior leadership and executives regularly
  • Build and optimize cloud-based architectures for scalable ML model deployment
  • Champion MLOps best practices—CI/CD, test automation, automated deployments, model retraining, and monitoring for continuous performance
  • Stay ahead of state-of-the-art ML techniques and foster a culture of learning and innovation
  • Drive the strategy and execution of Walmart’s Associate GenAI Platform algorithms
  • Own critical algorithmic decisions and apply cutting-edge LLMs, Generative AI, and advanced ML techniques to solve high-impact challenges

Skills

GenAI
LLMs
Generative AI
ML
MLOps
CI/CD
Cloud Architecture
Model Deployment
Prototyping
Leadership
Mentoring
Product Roadmap

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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