Manager Of Software Development Jobs in Arkansas

Position Summary... What you'll do...Role summary:
The Senior Manager, Software Engineering, leads platform-level execution of software and AI/ML systems, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and roadmap milestones. This role oversees infrastructure, tooling, and frameworks that support scalable, secure development while driving full lifecycle management across multiple teams. The position champions DevOps practices, cloud cost optimization, and technical excellence to deliver high-availability systems. Collaborating across engineering, product, and data teams, the manager guides architectural decisions, mentors engineers, and manages complex initiatives to achieve business goals with a focus on continuous improvement and operational success.
About the team:
The IPT team develops and supports platforms for GNFR sourcing, contracting, and procurement using Agile methodology. They deliver scalable, high-quality software solutions aligned with business and technical goals. The team collaborates to analyze requirements, design software, and implement efficient, secure code while maintaining performance standards. Emphasizing continuous improvement, members apply project management and software architecture expertise to drive innovation. By fostering strong stakeholder partnerships and adhering to best practices, the IPT team plays a vital role in Walmart’s operational excellence and commitment to reliable technology platforms.
What you'll do:

• Lead platform-level execution of software and AI/ML systems, ensuring alignment with strategic roadmaps and domain priorities.
• Oversee shared infrastructure, tooling, and frameworks to support scalable, secure, and reusable development.
• Drive full software development lifecycle across multiple teams, promoting DevOps practices and continuous improvement.
• Manage stakeholder relationships to define priorities, unblock progress, and ensure delivery on time and within scope.
• Mentor engineers, guide architectural decisions, and uphold technical quality and compliance standards.
• Implement cloud cost optimization and automation to enhance operational efficiency and system reliability.
• Foster collaboration across teams to integrate AI/ML features and maintain high system availability.

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience leading platform-level software engineering initiatives with strong technical judgment and strategic execution skills.
• Expertise in managing full software development lifecycle, including DevOps architecture, CI/CD, and cloud cost optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee AI/ML system integration and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills, with a focus on milestone tracking and dependency coordination.
• Ability to mentor and develop engineering talent while promoting technical quality and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts clearly to multiple audiences.

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 compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
Option 2: 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
2 years’ supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years' experience in software engineering or related area., We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture. Primary Location... 2914 Se I St, Bentonville, AR 72712-3148, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.