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Senior Data Scientists, Conversational AI

Walmart · Sunnyvale, CA · 1 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$117k–$234k/yrFull-time

Position Summary

Contribute as a hands-on builder focused on model development and rapid experimentation. Execute complex deep learning and multimodal modeling work with a production mindset. Partner closely with engineering to deploy, monitor, and iterate on models in production. Influence adjacent teams through strong technical judgment and collaboration.

What you'll do...

  • Contribute as a hands-on builder focused on model development and rapid experimentation.
  • Execute complex deep learning and multimodal modeling work with a production mindset.
  • Partner closely with engineering to deploy, monitor, and iterate on models in production.
  • Influence adjacent teams through strong technical judgment and collaboration.

About Emerging Tech

Our Emerging Tech team drives Walmart’s AI transformation by building intelligent systems that influence how millions shop every day across our global retail ecosystem. We develop state-of-the-art generative and conversational AI that powers more proactive, connected, and personalized experiences.

Experience we are looking for:

  • 3–6+ years in data science, deep learning, or applied ML.
  • Proven, hands-on expertise with modern deep learning frameworks.
  • Experience training, finetuning, and evaluating large models.
  • Ability to work with large datasets and curate domain specific training data.
  • Track record of close collaboration with engineering partners.
  • Strong analytical skills and clear, concise communication.
  • Research mindset with real world impact; publications are a plus, not a requirement.

About Walmart Global Tech

Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That's what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We're a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts and service professionals within the world's leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption.

Benefits

  • Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
  • Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer: Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Option 1- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 3 years' experience in an analytics related field.
  • Option 2- Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 1 years' experience in an analytics related field.
  • Option 3 - 5 years' experience in an analytics or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Data science, machine learning, optimization models.
  • Master’s degree 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.
  • Using open source frameworks (for example, scikit learn, tensorflow, torch).
  • 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.

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