R-2403693 (USA) Senior Manager - Agentic Workflow Architecture and Simulation

# Position Summary This role leads the design and delivery of scalable, reliable agentic workflow systems that connect intelligent decision-making with real-world operational actions. You will architect reusable automation platforms, enable safe testing and simulation, and partner with Global Tech to ensure production-ready, enterprise-grade solutions.

# What Youll Do

• Architect, design, and implement multi-step, multi-agent workflows with built-in state management, retries, escalation paths, and human-in-the-loop controls.
• Build and maintain reference workflows and testing environments for development, simulation, and replay.
• Architect secure, high-performance, and scalable distributed systems aligned to business objectives.
• Develop tools for scenario testing, failure modeling, and workflow explainability.
• Establish reusable patterns, standards, and best practices for agent orchestration and automation.
• Stay at the forefront of technological advancements, conducting research to identify emerging tools and methodologies.
• Partner with Global Tech, Product, UX, QA, and DevOps to ensure production readiness, monitoring, and governance.
• Lead technical documentation, readiness reviews, and handoffs as systems transition to long-term ownership.

# What Youll Bring

• 10+ years of experience designing and operating large-scale, distributed, event-driven systems.
• Proven expertise in building complex workflow orchestration or agent-based platforms with state management, resilience, and human-in-the-loop controls.
• Deep system design and architecture skills with a track record of delivering secure, high-performance, and highly available platforms.
• Strong hands-on experience with API platforms, microservices, cloud-native architectures, and modern CI/CD practices.
• Demonstrated ability to design testable, explainable, and auditable systems using simulation, replay, and failure modeling techniques.
• Experience establishing reusable technical patterns, governance models, and engineering standards across multiple teams.
• Ability to translate business objectives into scalable technical solutions and influence cross-functional partners.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills with experience leading technical reviews, readiness assessments, and production handoffs.
• Curiosity and growth mindset with a history of researching, evaluating, and applying emerging technologies to real-world systems.

# Additional Comments This role is ideal for a senior technical leader who enjoys bridging strategy, architecture, and execution. You will play a critical early-stage ownership role shaping how intelligent workflows are built and scaled across the organization before transitioning mature systems to Global Tech. Experience with agentic systems, regulated environments, and hybrid rule/ML platforms is highly valued.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401k, 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. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws where applicable.

For information about PTO see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sams Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelors degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Stock.

# Minimum Qualifications Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

• Option 1: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 5 years experience in an analytics-related field.
• Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3 years experience in an analytics-related field.
• Option 3: 7 years experience in an analytics or related field.

# Preferred Qualifications Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

• Data science, machine learning, optimization models.
• PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics.
• Successful completion of one or more assessments in Python, Spark, Scala, or R.
• Supervisory experience.
• Using open-source frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmarts accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

# Primary Location 802 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and have a no-tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.