Define and execute the long-term vision and roadmap for Code Puppy as a foundational AI builder platform.
Align platform capabilities with the AI & Data enterprise strategy and platform approach.
Ensure Code Puppy integrates seamlessly with enterprise data, AI foundations, governance, and customer/product intelligence layers.
Establish architectural standards for distributed systems, AI pipelines, agent-based workflows, and developer tooling.
Govern design reviews across backend, AI, and forward-deployed implementations.
Embed guardrails, governance, and human-in-the-loop patterns into platform design.
Define reliability targets, SLOs, and operational KPIs for Code Puppy as a mission-critical internal platform.
Serve as a senior advisor to AI & Data, Global Tech, and business leadership.

Requirements

12+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, including leading platform or AI-enabled product organizations.
Proven experience leading senior individual contributors (Principal and Distinguished-level engineers).
Deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud-native architecture, and AI/ML productionization.
Experience building internal platforms or developer ecosystems at enterprise scale.
Demonstrated success embedding responsible AI and governance frameworks.
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence at VP and SVP levels.
Passion for building diverse teams and developing next-generation technology leaders.

Benefits

Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

distributed systemscloud-native architectureAI/ML productionizationAI pipelinesagent-based workflowsdeveloper toolingreliability targetsSLOsoperational KPIs

Soft Skills

engineering leadershipinfluencingexecutive presenceteam buildingdeveloping technology leaders