World's leading retailer selects Toronto and Atlanta for new Walmart Global Tech
hubs
MISSISSAUGA, ON, ATLANTA and BENTONVILLE, ARK, March 15,
2022 /CNW/ - Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announced plans
today to make Toronto, Ontario and
Atlanta, Georgia 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 EVP, 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, 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."
"Walmart's decision to make Toronto the home of one of its larger tech
hubs with hundreds of jobs to come is another vote of confidence in
our city's thriving tech sector," said Toronto Mayor John
Tory. "As Mayor, I am committed to supporting our technology
sector and continuing to encourage companies to locate here and
hire here. This is all part of our non-stop effort to ensure that
Toronto comes back stronger than
ever."
With the addition of the Toronto and Atlanta hubs, Walmart Global Tech will have 16
technology hubs, including teams in Seattle, WA and Chennai, India that launched last year.
Walmart Global Tech is the fastest growing corporate team inside
the world's leading retailer. More technologists are choosing
Walmart as the place to grow impactful careers and the company
continues to invest in its tech associates. In the last
fiscal year, Walmart Global Tech grew by 26% to 20,000 associates
and 20% of the Global Tech team earned a promotion.
Roles that are currently open for all locations are available on
the careers webpage,
careers.walmart.com/technology.
About Walmart Inc.
Walmart Inc. (NYSE:
WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better -
anytime and anywhere - in retail stores, online, and through their
mobile devices. Each week, approximately 230 million customers and
members visit approximately 10,500 stores and clubs under 46
banners in 24 countries and eCommerce websites. With fiscal year
2022 revenue of $573 billion, Walmart
employs 2.3 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a
leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment
opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by
visiting https://corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at
https://facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at
https://twitter.com/walmart.
SOURCE Walmart Canada Corp.