Chief Software Architect - Walmart Advanced Systems and Robotics
Andover, MA
About the Job
At Walmart Advanced Systems & Robotics, we're building the infrastructure that will power the next generation of retail experiences. We're the team behind Alphabot®, a new technology that's changing the way America shops. Our automated pickup and delivery systems use a combination of robotics and software to efficiently handle large volumes of online orders, streamlining operations for managers and enhancing the customer experience. We're passionate about robotics, retail, and creating solutions that impact millions of customers daily.
We're seeking a Chief Software Architect to join us and drive the architectural vision for our multi-robot grocery fulfillment system.
In this highly visible role, you'll be the technical right hand to our Head of Software Engineering, bringing your expertise to a system that spans cloud planning, on-premises control, and human-machine interfaces. You'll be a key driver of architecting our long-term software strategy, collaborating with Walmart's broader fulfillment ecosystem to define interfaces and message flows that will shape the future of retail technology.
The ideal candidate:
- May have held CTO or VP of Engineering positions at innovative startups, or has provided technical leadership and influence over teams of 100+ engineers
- Has a track record of successful, large-scale system architecture design
- Can thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment where your decisions shape the future of a Fortune 1 company
What you'll do:
- Define and drive the software architecture for our next-generation fulfillment system
- Collaborate with solution architects and research scientists to translate algorithms into scalable software designs
- Interface with Walmart's Warehouse Management System and other fulfillment technologies
- Guide cross-functional teams to implement your architectural vision
What you should have:
- 15+ years of software product development experience, with 5+ years in architectural roles
- Deep expertise in high-performance control systems and cloud-based microservice architectures
- Hands-on experience with Java and C++ in production environments
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to inspire technical teams
- BS or higher in Computer Science or related field (advanced degree preferred)
Some experience preferred in:
- Robotics and autonomous systems
- Industrial automation and hardware interfaces (e.g., MODBUS, SECS/GEM)
- Warehouse Control Systems and Warehouse Management Systems
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of retail technology at a global scale. If revolutionizing how people shop excites you, we want to hear from you.
We offer great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet:
- Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards
- Competitive 401(k) matching program, stock purchase plans, and equity opportunities
- Comprehensive health, vision, and insurance plans with options for dependent coverage
- Unlimited PTO for salaried employees, covering vacation, holidays, and personal days
- Up to 12 weeks of fully paid maternity/paternity leave
- Special Walmart discounts for in-store and online purchases
- Complimentary daily lunches, beverages, and snacks
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.
