The Software Engineering Manager for this role will provide engineering leadership across three core, foundational areas that underpin Kroger's digital platforms. First, the manager will oversee the Search Core domain, which owns the data lakes and data loaders that serve as the backbone of our search platforms. Second, they will lead our A/B testing tools, enabling experimentation and experience optimization across banner. Finally, the role will guide the Frameworks team, responsible for maintaining KTD KroGo and shared Java frameworks that accelerate development through standardized patterns and reusable components. Together, these areas form critical platform capabilities that support scale, innovation, and engineering excellence.
Direct and manage the software design, development, implementation and support of multiple teams and/or their supporting processes to meet organizational expectations. Lead the strategic direction and function as a liaison across the Technology and Digital organization, and business stakeholders. Lead and uphold the associate continuous high-performance process. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety
From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
What you'll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
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Nice‑to‑have experience for this role includes exposure to large‑scale search or relevancy platforms, experimentation and A/B testing systems, and ownership of shared internal platforms or frameworks. Familiarity with data‑intensive systems such as data lakes, ingestion pipelines, and event‑driven architectures, along with cloud‑native and distributed system design (e.g., GCP), would be valuable. Experience enabling data science and ML teams through platforms and tooling-rather than direct model development-is also a strong plus.