Senior Distinguished I, Data Scientist

Join Walmart's Fraud Technology organization as a Senior Distinguished Data Scientist in a role that combines advanced machine learning, fraud detection, and responsible AI governance. This position offers an opportunity to shape the future of intelligent fraud detection systems while ensuring model integrity and fairness across the enterprise.

The Fraud Technology team builds end-to-end solutions protecting customer journeys from fraud and abuse, utilizing cutting-edge machine learning and real-time decisioning systems. As a Senior Distinguished Data Scientist, you'll lead the development of sophisticated ML models for various fraud use cases, including identity verification, payment risk, and synthetic account detection. You'll work with cross-functional teams to implement advanced techniques like semi-supervised learning and anomaly detection while ensuring models meet production requirements.

Key responsibilities include designing hybrid decision systems, establishing governance frameworks for model fairness and explainability, and mentoring other data scientists. You'll also serve as a technical authority within pod-based execution teams and represent fraud technology in enterprise-wide forums on responsible AI.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $208,000-$416,000, plus performance bonuses and stock options. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, 401(k), stock purchase plans, education assistance, and various leave options. Located in Sunnyvale, CA, you'll be part of Walmart's Silicon Valley presence, combining career growth with access to the region's unique lifestyle and cultural offerings.

The ideal candidate brings proven expertise in fraud modeling and ML research, deep knowledge of various learning approaches, and strong leadership skills in responsible AI practices. This role represents an opportunity to make a significant impact on fraud prevention at scale while working with cutting-edge technology and leading industry practices.