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Bengaluru, IndiaStaff+
Responsibilities
- Define and execute multi-year technology vision for Data, AI, Agentic AI, Analytics, Real-Time Platforms, and Customer Data ecosystems.
- Architect global-scale data and software platforms supporting batch, streaming, AI/ML, Agentic AI, and real-time processing workloads.
- Serve as the final technical authority for complex architectural decisions spanning multiple organizations and markets.
- Establish standards for identity, access management, data governance, lineage, compliance, risk mitigation, privacy, security, and operational resilience.
- Drive engineering excellence through architecture, code, and design reviews; DevSecOps; Infrastructure as Code; observability; reliability engineering; testing automation; and AI-assisted development.
- Enable enterprise AI and Agentic AI capabilities through reusable platforms, metadata foundations, governance frameworks, evaluation systems, and secure integration patterns.
- Mentor Principal, Staff, and Senior Engineers and develop technical communities and future engineering leaders.
- Influence senior executives and align large engineering organizations without direct authority.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Platform Engineering, Distributed Systems, or Enterprise Architecture.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area and 6 years of software engineering or related experience, or 8 years of software engineering or related experience.
- Proven expertise building and operating large-scale data platforms, real-time systems, and cloud-native applications.
- Deep understanding of enterprise data architecture, AI/ML platforms, security architecture, governance, and software engineering best practices.
- Strong hands-on coding experience in Java, Scala, Python, SQL, and modern cloud technologies.
- Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide architecture and platform transformations and influencing senior executives.
- Experience building enterprise Data and AI platforms for analytics, personalization, customer intelligence, optimization, and Agentic AI solutions.
- Expertise in data platform modernization, platform engineering, security engineering, and cloud transformation.
- Experience operating across global markets and highly regulated environments.
- Previous experience as a Chief Architect, Distinguished Engineer, Fellow, or equivalent senior technical leader is preferred.
- Contributions to patents, publications, open-source projects, or industry thought leadership are preferred.
- Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree with 4 years of related experience and knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility practices.
Benefits
- The role is based in Walmart’s Bangalore office for daily work, with flexibility for associates to manage personal lives.
- Benefits include performance incentive awards, maternity and parental leave, paid time off, and health benefits.
About Walmart
Walmart is a global omnichannel retailer that sells groceries, general merchandise, and services through Walmart and Sam's Club stores and online marketplaces for consumers and small businesses. Its model spans physical retail, e-commerce, advertising, and a vast supply chain, plus pharmacy, health, and financial services. Founded in 1962 and headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, Walmart Inc. is a public company on the NYSE (WMT) operating in the U.S. and multiple international markets.