(USA) Senior, Data Scientist

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:

The Senior Data Scientist will leverage advanced analytical techniques and domain expertise to identify, develop, and deploy data-driven solutions that utilize Computer Vision algorithms, Generative AI methods, deep learning architectures, VLMs and state-of-the-art techniques. This role involves sourcing and validating data, designing predictive models, and ensuring scalable implementation of analytical tools. The position requires proficiency in programming, statistical methods, and data visualization to translate complex data into actionable insights. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to align strategies and deliver measurable business value.
  About the team:
The team at Walmart is committed to innovation and safeguarding data integrity across all operations. Combining expertise in data science and security, the group focuses on preventing fraud, detecting threats, and managing digital risks. They support cloud transformation initiatives while ensuring a secure environment that maintains stakeholder trust. The team applies advanced analytical methods and data-driven insights to enhance decision-making and operational reliability. Collaboration and continuous improvement are central to their approach, fostering a culture dedicated to security, accuracy, and sustainable growth within the organization. What you'll do: Design, train, and deploy machine learning / deep learning models for object detection, image-based personalization, including product discovery, visual recommendations, and generative image content. Build and scale foundation model pipelines that leverage multimodal signals — including text, images, and customer embeddings — to power highly personalized visual experiences. Lead innovation efforts on image generative modeling, including diffusion models, CNNs, or text-to-image synthesis aligned with retail context. Implement efficient image understanding models for visual similarity, visual search, or classification across Walmart's vast product catalog. Design model workflow that integrates with MLOps to optimize model performance and latency.


What you'll bring: MS or (preferably) PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field, with 2–4 years of industry or research experience. Expertise in deep learning for computer vision, including CNNs, vision transformers (ViTs), and diffusion-based generative models. Experience building and deploying image generation, manipulation, visual search, personalized image recommendations. Proficiency in Python and familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and image modeling libraries like OpenCV, torchvision, or Hugging Face. Familiarity with multimodal models (e.g., CLIP, BLIP, Flamingo) that combine vision and language for richer customer understanding and content personalization.

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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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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- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 3 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 2- Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 1 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 3 - 5 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, Master’s degree 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...

2501 Se J St, Ste A, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, 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.