Position Summary...What you'll do...As part of the Emerging Tech team, you'll help move AI from reactive to proactive by building systems that operate in the real world. As a Staff Data Scientist, you'll take full ownership of conversational, agentic, and generative AI systems from modeling to production, powering intelligent agents at Walmart's scale.
*Immigration Sponsorship is not available in this role As a Staff Data Scientist you will: - Lead projects end-to-end, from defining the problem to launching production ready solutions.
- Design, finetune, evaluate, and deploy machine learning and LLM based systems that perform reliably at Walmart scale.
- Take ownership of how systems behave in the real world, including latency, scale, and reliability.
- Influence teams across Emerging Tech through strong technical judgment and partnership, not authority.
- Work confidently in fastmoving, ambiguous spaces where quick learning and iteration matter.
Experience we are looking for: - 4-9+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied AI.
- Handson experience building, finetuning, evaluating, and deploying ML or LLM driven systems.
- Strength in one of the following areas:
- NLP, conversational AI, or agentic workflows
- Deep learning and multimodal generative modeling (text, image, video, or 3D)
- Experience running scalable, production grade systems that support real customers.
- Familiarity with MLOps practices, distributed training, or inference optimization (especially for deep learning specialists).
- Ability to balance cutting edge research with real world operational needs.
- A track record of influencing engineers, product partners, and designers through clear technical insight.
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 4 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 2 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 3: 6 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, 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.
