Walmart to hire 5,000 tech workers, expand locations

Walmart Inc. plans today to make Toronto, ON, and Atlanta two new Walmart Global Tech hubs because of their growing tech presence, connection to Walmart and broad and diverse local talent. The expansion is part of Walmart Global Tech’s plan to hire more than 5,000 associates globally this fiscal year.

Walmart Global Tech plans to make Toronto one of its larger hubs, with hundreds of new jobs over time. The initial hiring phase is expected to include 45 full-time roles in software development, technical program management and product management. Initial hiring in Atlanta is expected to include 140 new full-time roles such as data scientists and software engineers.

“The cutting-edge technology we build for 230 million customers around the world is fueled by our greatest asset-our people,” said Suresh Kumar, Walmart’s executive vice president, chief technology officer and chief development officer. “We are excited to join the vibrant and diverse tech communities in Toronto and Atlanta. Work from these new hubs will impact millions of lives and transform the future of retail.”

The launch of a technology hub in Toronto keeps homegrown tech talent on Canadian soil and is in addition to Walmart’s longstanding local commitment. In 2020, Walmart Canada announced a $3.5 billion investment to make the online and in-store experience simpler, faster and more convenient for Walmart Canada’s customers. Deploying the latest technology throughout the business — from supply chain to associates — is a major part of the investment.

“Canada has a dynamic and world leading tech community powered by talented people and innovation that is recognized on a global scale,” said Nicolai Salcedo, chief technology and data officer for Walmart Canada. “It’s inspiring to see Walmart recognize the Canadian tech community and invest in further developing local talent with new opportunities that will be brought through this new tech hub. ”

With the addition of the Toronto and Atlanta hubs, Walmart Global Tech will have 17 technology hubs, including teams in Seattle and Chennai, India, which launched last year. Walmart Global Tech is the fastest growing corporate team inside the retailer. In the last fiscal year, Walmart Global Tech grew by 26 percent to 20,000 associates.