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Walmart

Senior Director, Software Engineering – AI Shopping & Content Experiences

Walmart

. Define, build, and scale AI-powered content and media experiences across Walmart’s digital shopping platforms .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesSenior💰 $208,000 - $416,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI-driven systems, full-stack engineering, and platform architecture, with a strong focus on building scalable, consumer-facing digital shopping experiences. Proven ability to lead large engineering organizations and drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance customer engagement and product discovery.

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AI-Driven SystemsFull-Stack EngineeringPlatform ArchitectureGenerative AILeadership of Large Engineering Organizations

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Hard Skills
Software EngineeringFrontend EngineeringDistributed SystemsAI/ML TechnologiesContent Understanding SystemsRich Media DevelopmentImmersive TechnologiesContent GenerationPlatform DevelopmentDigital Accessibility
Soft Skills
MentoringCross-Functional CollaborationTalent DevelopmentInclusive Culture BuildingSuccession Planning
Tools & Technologies
AI ResearchContent/Media SystemsVirtual Try-OnAR Technologies3D Technologies
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree in Related Field (Preferred)
Industry Keywords
ECommerceDigital Shopping PlatformsConsumer-Facing PlatformsAssistive TechnologiesWCAG 2.2 AA Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Distributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Define, build, and scale AI-powered content and media experiences across Walmart’s digital shopping platforms
  • Own a portfolio of initiatives transforming shopping experiences through AI, immersive technologies, and scalable engineering systems
  • Establish and drive the multi-year technical roadmap for AI-driven, rich-media content experiences across Walmart screens, surfaces, and global operating regions
  • Influence enterprise-level technology investments, priorities, and innovation decisions
  • Identify and execute technology opportunities that enhance product discovery, customer engagement, conversion, and customer trust
  • Own development, scaling, and global deployment of rich media, immersive commerce, and content generation and intelligence capabilities
  • Architect and maintain resilient, high-performance, globally consistent full-stack platforms
  • Partner with business, product, design, and data teams to translate corporate priorities into scalable technology solutions
  • Collaborate with AI research teams to operationalize and productionize advanced models
  • Champion generative AI, agentic systems, and computer vision across customer experiences
  • Lead a global, multi-pillar engineering organization and drive succession planning, talent development, and cross-functional alignment
  • Direct, mentor, and develop senior engineering leaders while fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area; OR 9 years’ experience in software engineering or related area
  • 4 years’ supervisory experience
  • 15+ years of experience in software engineering, platform development, or AI-driven systems
  • 10+ years of experience leading leaders (managing managers) and large engineering organizations
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale engineering organizations at $500M+ scale or with massive user bases
  • Proven track record of delivering consumer-facing platforms at scale in eCommerce, media, or similar domains
  • Deep expertise in frontend and full-stack engineering at scale
  • Expertise in distributed systems and platform architecture
  • Strong working knowledge of AI/ML technologies, including generative AI, computer vision, and content understanding systems
  • Strong working knowledge of content/media systems and pipelines
  • Demonstrated success leading global, cross-functional organizations
  • Master's degree in a related field preferred
  • Experience building AI-powered shopping or content platforms preferred
  • Experience with virtual try-on, AR, 3D, and/or immersive retail technologies preferred
  • Experience creating Gen AI media at scale preferred
  • Experience integrating AI/ML solutions into production at scale preferred
  • Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Incentive awards for performance
  • 401(k) match
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • PTO, including sick leave
  • Multiple health plans, including medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 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
  • Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees
  • Performance-based bonus awards
  • Stock
  • Paid holidays
  • Travel may be required as per business needs