About The Team
Next Gen Commerce
Next Gen Commerce defines and drives the technical vision for the future of retail experiences- leading the development of digital shopping assistants, agent platforms, AR/VR interfaces, and Conversational AI capabilities that power Walmart’s next-generation commerce ecosystem.
The Group Director will be based out of IDC Bangalore office and will be responsible for defining and executing the strategy for external integrations, content generation and QA, Multi-modal, and UGCM. The leader will closely work with the US counterparts in Engineering, Product and Business areas.
What you'll do:
Key responsibilities for this role include:
Leading a team of senior engineering leaders and architects to build on external integrations that will expose Sparky, Walmart’s shopping AI assistant on to 3rd party platformsExpand Next Gen Commerce’s reach to net new customers and incremental traffic and GMV. Immersive content generation is a critical workstream for Sparky experiences leading to better conversion rates.Collaborating with product, business, and operations leaders to define, prioritize, and execute the product and technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.Building and nurturing a world-class engineering organization, including recruiting, mentoring, and developing senior architects and engineering leaders to foster a high-performing team.Proactively identifying and addressing customer issues, ensuring continuous improvement in platform performance, reliability, and user experience.Cultivating a culture of innovation, platform thinking, and engineering excellence, driving continuous improvement in both product development and operational efficiency.This role requires a visionary leader who can balance technical expertise with strategic business acumen, and who is passionate about shaping the future of Walmart's global eCommerce and fulfillment technologies.
What you'll bring:
Domain expertise in running large-scale systems with a strong emphasis on high availability; experience in eCommerce platforms is highly preferred.10+ years of experience managing large engineering organizations (100+ engineers), with a proven track record of leading senior engineering leaders and architects.In-depth knowledge of large-scale distributed system technologiesExceptional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.Proven ability to influence across functional boundaries, driving consensus and aligning diverse teams toward common goals.Demonstrated success in hiring, mentoring, and growing top-tier engineering talent—creating high-performance, high-impact teams.BS or MS degree in Computer Science (or related technical field) with 20+ years of industry experience in engineering and technology leadership.Prior experience in high-growth startups within eCommerce —ideally with a focus on scaling and innovating fast-paced platforms.A strong bias toward innovation, with a passion for continuously evolving technology solutions and introducing new approaches to solve complex problems.Customer and seller empathy—deep understanding of both customer and seller needs, with the ability to create technology solutions that enhance the user and seller experience alike.About Walmart Global Tech
Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered.
We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.
Walmart’s culture sets us apart, and we know being together helps us innovate, learn and grow great careers. This role is based in our Bangalore office for daily work, with the flexibility for associates to manage their personal lives.
Benefits
Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include a host of best-in-class benefits maternity and parental leave, PTO, health benefits, and much more.
Belonging
We aim to create a culture where every associate feels valued for who they are, rooted in respect for the individual. Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging, to create opportunities for all our associates, customers and suppliers, and to be a Walmart for everyone.
At Walmart, our vision is "everyone included." By fostering a workplace culture where everyone is—and feels—included, everyone wins. Our associates and customers reflect the makeup of all 19 countries where we operate. By making Walmart a welcoming place where all people feel like they belong, we’re able to engage associates, strengthen our business, improve our ability to serve customers, and support the communities where we operate.
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 8 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.Option 2: 10 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
5 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 6 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...BLOCK- 1, PRESTIGE TECH PACIFIC PARK, SY NO. 38/1, OUTER RING ROAD KADUBEESANAHALLI, , India