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Distinguished, Data Scientist

Fortune #1 retailer employing over 2.3 million associates worldwide, focused on helping people save money and live better.
Bentonville, AR, USABellevue, WA, USA
$130,000 - $312,000
Machine Learning
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Job Description

Walmart's People.AI team is seeking a Distinguished Data Scientist to lead the development of AI/ML solutions supporting their global workforce. This role focuses on building LLM-powered intelligent experiences within chatbots and business applications to enhance associate experience and productivity. As part of the Enterprise People Technology team, you'll work on projects that impact millions of associates worldwide, developing sophisticated conversational interfaces and recommendation systems. The position offers competitive compensation ($130K-$312K depending on location) and comprehensive benefits. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of industry experience, deep expertise in machine learning and NLP, and a proven track record of deploying high-impact AI solutions. You'll work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI technology and real-world business applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions that improve workplace efficiency and engagement. This role represents an opportunity to shape the future of workplace AI technology at one of the world's largest employers, while contributing to both practical applications and research advancement in the field.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Distinguished, Data Scientist

  • Develop LLM-powered intelligent experiences
  • Build and optimize personalized Q&A systems
  • Design conversational talent recommendation systems
  • Construct multi-agent intelligent workflows
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Deploy and monitor scalable AI/ML solutions
  • Design intuitive user experiences
  • Contribute to AI/ML research
  • Follow and help define robust development standards
  • Partner with data scientists on AI/ML models and architectures

Requirements For Distinguished, Data Scientist

Python
  • 8+ years of industry experience in analytics or related field
  • Advanced proficiency in Python and ML/DS libraries
  • Strong applied machine learning experience
  • Experience deploying high-risk NLP applications
  • Strong understanding of machine learning infrastructure
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, IT or related field
  • Proven experience in Trustworthy AI and Responsible ML practices
  • Track record of mentoring junior data scientists

Benefits For Distinguished, Data Scientist

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Multiple health plan options including vision & dental
  • 401(k) and stock purchase plans
  • Life insurance
  • Associate discounts in-store and online
  • Education assistance for Associate and dependents
  • Parental Leave
  • Military service pay
  • Paid Time off including vacation and sick leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Performance-based bonus awards

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