Chief Software Architect

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

At Walmart Advanced Systems & Robotics, we're building the infrastructure that will power the next generation of retail experiences. We're the team behind Alphabot®, a new technology that's changing the way America shops. Our automated pickup and delivery systems use a combination of robotics and software to efficiently handle large volumes of online orders, streamlining operations for managers and enhancing the customer experience. We're passionate about technology, retail, and creating solutions that impact millions of customers daily.

We're seeking a Chief Software Architect to join us and drive the architectural vision for our multi-robot grocery fulfillment system.

In this highly visible role, you'll be the technical right hand to our Head of Software Engineering, bringing your expertise to a system that spans cloud planning, on-premises control, and human-machine interfaces. You'll be a key driver of architecting our long-term software strategy, collaborating with Walmart's broader fulfillment ecosystem to define interfaces and message flows that will shape the future of retail technology.

The ideal candidate:

• May have held CTO or VP of Engineering positions at innovative startups, or has provided technical leadership and influence over teams of 100+ engineers
• Has a track record of successful, large-scale system architecture design
• Can thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment where your decisions shape the future of a Fortune 1 company

What you'll work on:

• Define and drive the software architecture for our next-generation fulfillment system
• Collaborate with solution architects and research scientists to translate algorithms into scalable software designs
• Interface with Walmart's Warehouse Management System and other fulfillment technologies
• Guide cross-functional teams to implement your architectural vision

Ideally, you should have:

• 15+ years of software product development experience, with 5+ years in architectural roles
• Deep expertise in high-performance control systems and cloud-based micro-service architectures
• Hands-on experience with Java and C++ in production environments
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to inspire technical teams
• BS or higher in Computer Science or related field (advanced degree preferred)

Some experience preferred in:

• Robotics and autonomous systems
• Industrial automation and hardware interfaces (e.g., MODBUS, SECS/GEM)
• Warehouse Control Systems and Warehouse Management Systems

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of retail technology at a global scale. If revolutionizing how people shop excites you, we want to hear from you.

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.

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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.

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