Senior Director, Software Engineering - Agent Builder

Walmart Walmart · Retail · Bentonville, AR

This role leads the enterprise Agent Builder function, defining its strategy, operating model, and quality standards for designing, deploying, and scaling autonomous agents. It involves portfolio ownership, technical oversight of agentic programs, and team leadership for senior AI engineers. The focus is on building and scaling production-grade autonomous agents within an enterprise context.

What you'd actually do

  1. Define and own the enterprise Agent Builder strategy — vision, operating model, intake criteria, and quality standards.
  2. Own the enterprise agent portfolio, ensuring every program delivers measurable business outcomes.
  3. Provide technical and strategic guidance across the portfolio — reviewing architectures, flagging risks.
  4. Hire, develop, and lead Distinguished Agent Builders, Principal/Staff Agent Builders, and Senior Agent Builders.

Skills

Required

  • business ops, strategy, product, tech, or AI/automation experience
  • software engineering experience
  • supervisory experience

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area
  • experience in creating inclusive digital experiences
  • knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards
  • assistive technologies
  • integrating digital accessibility seamlessly
  • accessibility best practices

What the JD emphasized

  • production-grade autonomous agents
  • autonomous agent deployment
  • complex multi-agent programs
  • Agent Builder patterns

Other signals

  • leading enterprise agent builder function
  • defining operating model, quality standards, and portfolio strategy
  • deploying and scaling production-grade autonomous agents
  • leading Distinguished, Principal/Staff Builders, and Senior Agent Builders
  • engaging directly with EVP-level stakeholders