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# Senior Manager, Software Engineering

- **Company:** Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $143,000.0 - $286,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Application Development, Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, NoSQL, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Validation, Generative AI, Backend, Microservices
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-manager-software-engineering-sunnyvale-ca--68b95b5f-23a1-4fab-8b9f-7fd2e5a8c858

## About the Role

Software Engineering, NoSQL, Psychology, Analysis Skills, Mentoring, Detail Oriented, Identify Issues, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Operations, Software Development, microservices, distributed systems, and scalable platforms to support complex enterprise solutions. Hands-on experience designing and deploying AI-native applications, including architectural familiarity with RAG systems, evaluation harnesses, or RL frameworks. Proficiency in Java/Go, NoSQL databases, distributed streaming, Cloud infrastructure, and modern backend development ecosystems. Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of learning, psychological safety, respect for differences, and high-trust collaboration across all engineering levels. Strong system design sensibility, analytical problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. Uncompromising belief in the value of writing clean, testable, performant, and maintainable code.

## Description

Partner with cross-functional team members to develop and maintain a well-defined roadmap, balancing product velocity with technological excellence Lead technical direction, architecture, and system design across backend microservices and applied AI initiatives, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines and model evaluation harnesses. Drive operational practices in training, development, engineering standards, and delivery efficiencies across multiple feature teams. Diagnose and resolve systemic technical and organizational obstacles that prevent your team from delivering resilient, high-quality software. Build a culture of continuous learning, growth, experimentation, and sharing of technological insights. Recruit, mentor, and develop world-class engineers, fostering career growth and technical mastery. What you'll bring: 4+ years of engineering management experience leading backend and platform teams. 8+ years of, software development experience building large-scale