Director, Automation Engineering – Autonomous Transportation

Walmart

. Define and lead Walmart’s enterprise autonomous transportation strategy and roadmap .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in autonomous vehicles and transportation technology, with a proven ability to develop and execute strategic roadmaps. Strong leadership skills are essential for building high-performing teams and aligning cross-functional stakeholders around complex decisions.

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Autonomous Vehicles ExpertiseTechnology Strategy DevelopmentHigh-Performing Team LeadershipCommercial AcumenAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Engineering DegreeAutonomous Transportation StrategyBusiness Case DevelopmentVendor SelectionContract DevelopmentData-Driven Decision MakingScaled Deployment ExperienceRobotics Systems KnowledgePerformance Metrics EstablishmentEmerging Technology Evaluation

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationInfluencing Senior LeadersCross-Functional AlignmentCoaching and DevelopmentProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Transportation TechnologySupply Chain ManagementAutonomous ProgramsStrategic PartnershipsRisk Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and lead Walmart’s enterprise autonomous transportation strategy and roadmap
Advise senior leaders on autonomous technology, industry trends, opportunities, and risks
Lead, develop, and coach a high-performing engineering team
Identify use cases, build business cases, and prioritize investments
Evaluate technologies and select strategic partners and vendors
Develop commercial models and negotiate agreements with internal and external partners
Lead autonomous programs from concept and pilot through scaled deployment
Establish performance metrics and use data to drive decisions
Build alignment across Transportation, Operations, Product, Safety, Legal, and other stakeholders
Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on autonomous transportation
Translate industry developments into actionable strategies and investment recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and 5 years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area; or 7 years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area
3 years’ supervisory experience
Deep expertise in autonomous vehicles, transportation technology, robotics, or related systems
Demonstrated ability to develop technology strategies and translate them into executable roadmaps
Strong people leadership with experience building and developing high-performing teams
Experience developing business cases and evaluating complex investments
Strong commercial acumen, including vendor selection, partnerships, and contract development
Experience taking emerging technologies from pilot through scaled deployment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and executive communication skills
Ability to influence senior leaders and align cross-functional stakeholders around complex strategic decisions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
Paid time off, including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit, including high school completion, bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid by Walmart
Additional compensation may include stock
Drug-free workplace