(USA) Director, Machine Learning Engineering & Data Science

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

About Team
Walmart Data Ventures operates with the agility of a nimble startup, dedicated to creating the best-in-class suite of Data Products. Walmart Luminate is the first product, which has been created to deliver actionable, customer-centric insights, empowering Retail suppliers and Walmart merchants make data-driven decisions in a smarter, faster, and collaborative manner.

What You'll Do:

As the Director of Machine Learning Engineering & Data Science, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction for our ML systems and be a thought partner working with product and data scientists. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, mentor and guide engineering professionals, and drive innovation to deliver high-quality, scalable products.

Qualifications

• A strong leader who has a history of developing high performing teams

• A strong Machine learning background building ML systems in production from ground up.
• A thought leader in the Data Science field, someone who is not looking at theoretical but practical application of data science and machine learning models and can work across product and engineering.

• Someone who can bring the best out of the team, driving measurable value over time

• A storyteller who can explain complex technical aspects in business/functional terms and relate back to the audience regardless of who the audience may be
• Experience working on Analytics products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• The Director of Machine Learning & Data Science will be responsible for leading a team of Machine Learning Engineers on Walmart Data Ventures and working closely with Data Scientists.

• This team will primarily focus on applying ML to solve real world problems that enhance the product.

• The Director will be accountable for key deliverables, such as ensuring the team meets project deadlines and objectives

• Additionally, they will play a crucial role in expanding the team, hiring and training new members, and fostering a positive team culture.

• The Director will collaborate closely with business stakeholders including product, executive level stakeholders to align on priorities, establish roadmaps, and address any challenges that arise along the way.

• Overall, this role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise in Machine Learning and Data Science, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across different teams and departments.

• Accountable for delivering roadmaps based on agreed upon deadlines with Engineering, Business, and Product/Program leaders

• Be a culture champion to ensure this is a team that embodies the Walmart culture and a team atmosphere that attracts, develops, and retains top talent

• Work daily with data scientists on developing and enhancing models, and set the tone for what "good" looks like

• The Director of Machine Learning & DataScience revolves around implementing cutting-edge AI/ML solutions for Data Ventures.

• In this role, the director will be at the forefront of innovation, working with state-of-the-art technologies and exploring novel approaches to solve complex and innovative challenges

• They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, design and ideate solutions, and deploy the same for Data Ventures.

• The role also entails monitoring and maintaining deployed systems, troubleshooting issues, and proactively identifying opportunities for enhancement

What You'll Bring

• Minimum MS degree in Computer Science or closely related discipline.

• 10+ years of software product development experience with 5+ years as an Machine Learning expert.

• Thorough understanding of AI & ML and proven experience of applying AI/ML to solve business problems.

• Experience leading MLE and Data Science teams.

• Have strong business acumen to be able to bridge technical and business priorities.

• Track record of collaboration and influence - recognized as a great partner for the business and technology teams.

If you are a visionary with a passion for pushing the boundaries of technology in the domains of analytics, data processing, machine learning, and generative AI, we invite you to join our team and drive the evolution of our product. Apply today to be a part of our exciting journey!

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 expert's and service professionals within the world's leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.

Ways of Working:

Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs. Our associates work onsite the majority of the time, with flexibility. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be flexible in our personal lives.

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.

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. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $169,000.00-$338,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

- Stock

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 6 years' experience in an analytics related field.
Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 4 years' experience in an analytics related field.
Option 3: 8 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, Supervisory experience, 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...

680 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4834, United States of America