Senior Manager, Software Engineering - GenAI Platform

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Drive the strategy and execution of Walmart’s Associate GenAI Platform algorithms—impacting 2.2 million associates worldwide. Own critical algorithmic decisions and apply cutting-edge LLMs, Generative AI, and advanced ML techniques to solve high-impact challenges. Operate as a thought leader in a highly visible, independent role with direct engagement from senior leadership. Why Join Us

• Take full ownership of a mission-critical algorithm with global influence.
• Shape Walmart’s GenAI future through innovation and strategic leadership.
• Enjoy a high-visibility role recognized for delivering transformative business results.

About the Team We build streamlined, reliable solutions that power Walmart’s Finance, People, and Associate Digital Experience (ADE). Our scope spans procurement, supplier portfolio management, merchandising master data, and analytics. From HR chatbots and virtual assistants to invoice automation and compliance solutions, we drive efficiency and innovation across Walmart globally. What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• 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.

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. 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. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compe