Position Summary...What you'll do...As part of the Emerging Tech team, this role sits at the forefront of how AI shifts from reactive to proactive by moving from simply answering questions to anticipating customer needs. As a Distinguished or Principal Data Scientist, you will define strategy and system level architecture across agent-led decision systems, generative media foundations, and conversational AI evaluation. Your work powers intelligent agents that guide and elevate how customers shop at Walmart at massive scale.
*Immigration Sponsorship is not available in this role As a Principal or Distinguished Data Scientist you will: - Shape the long-term vision for AI systems and platforms, setting the direction for what's next.
- Lead architectural decisions across key areas like agentic systems, evaluation, and generative platforms.
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor to directors and senior leaders, influencing strategy at the highest level.
- Establish standards, frameworks, and best practices that guide teams toward excellence.
- Showcase technical leadership externally through publications, patents, open-source contributions, and thought leadership.
Experience we are looking for: - 10+ years of experience building and deploying advanced ML and AI systems at scale
- Proven track record of owning architecture-level decisions for LLMs, agentic systems, evaluation frameworks, or generative platforms
- Deep expertise in one domain with the ability to influence adjacent areas
- Experience turning ambiguous product or business goals into clear, long-term technical strategies
- A strong record of production impact and technical leadership
- External credibility through publications, patents, open-source contributions, speaking engagements, or similar achievements
Benefits: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.
Sunnyvale, California US-11656: The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00
Bellevue, Washington US-11663: The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $264,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Stock
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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, Publications or active peer reviewer in related journals or conference, 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. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart's accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.
Primary Location...1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has 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.
