Staff, Data Scientist | Promise and Sourcing Applied AI (Sunnyvale)

Staff Data Scientist - Promise and Sourcing Applied AI Team - Walmart Global Tech

Position Overview

Join Walmart's Promise and Sourcing Applied AI team as a Staff Data Scientist specializing in Advanced Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Reinforcement Learning. We're seeking a tech lead to drive the ML system and roadmap for the renovation of Walmart's Promise and Sourcing Engine. You'll leverage your expertise in Data Science, e-commerce, and promise and sourcing recommendations to play a crucial role in AI product development and deployment, mentoring fellow data scientists, and collaborating with the product and engineering teams.

About the Team

The Promise and Sourcing Applied AI team focuses on optimizing customer promise and sourcing options, impacting both the customer journey and supply chain logistics planning and execution. Our mission is to drive scientific excellence and scalability within Walmart's Supply Chain and Store Ops Applied AI Organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect Machine Learning Solutions: Develop future-proof machine learning solutions starting from abstract business problems.
• Data Exploration & Analysis: Analyze massive data sets using advanced data exploration, processing, and analysis techniques.
• Model Development: Create state-of-the-art predictive models using ML, deep learning, and data mining techniques.
• Scalable Solutions: Design low-latency services to host predictive models and productionize prototypes on the cloud.
• Stakeholder Communication: Present project results to stakeholders and represent Walmart at both internal and external conferences.
• Research & Development: Develop complex algorithms and techniques to solve intricate business problems.
• Core Contributions: Utilize extensive knowledge in ML and Software Engineering to enhance the team’s core machine learning capabilities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Optimization, or a related field plus 7 years of experience in ML/DL, or a PhD with a minimum of 3 years in industry.
• Technical expertise in machine learning, deep learning, statistical analysis, and software development.
• Proficient in Python, TensorFlow, Keras, and data mining.
• Experience with large datasets and cloud computing environments like Hive, Spark, GCP, or Azure.
• Strong coding abilities in SQL, Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Proven innovation track record (e.g., Medium blogs, patents, conference presentations).
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration.
• Experience in technical leadership or architect roles providing technical and architectural guidance.

About Walmart Global Tech

At Walmart Global Tech, we innovate to create a better world for hundreds of millions of people. As a part of our team, you'll grow in a fast-paced, iterative development environment, continuously learning new skills and leading innovations. We're people-led and tech-empowered. Join us to grow your career in tech, solve big challenges, and reimagine the future of retail.

Flexible, Hybrid Work Environment

We operate on a hybrid work model, balancing in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. Our campuses serve as hubs for cooperation and quick decision-making, removing location barriers across our global team.

Benefits

Beyond competitive pay, we offer:

• Incentive awards for performance.
• 401(k) match and stock purchase plans.
• Paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, various health plans, and more.

Details about our benefits can be found on .

Diversity and Inclusion

Walmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We value diversity in all its forms and strive to maintain an inclusive culture.

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