Hiring: (USA) Principal, Data Scientist Company: Walmart Location: Sunnyvale, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-02 22:39:36 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, MLOps, Machine Learning, NLP, PyTorch, Python, R, SAFe, SQL, Scala, Spark, TensorFlow, WCAG, scikit-learn About the job Experience: •10+ years of relevant experience; experience in retail or e-commerce is a strong plus. Required Skills: •Lead the technical strategy, architecture, and development of advanced AI/ML solutions for complex retail and e-commerce problems. •Drive innovation across Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, and Agentic AI, identifying opportunities to apply emerging technologies at scale. •Design and productionize scalable ML and AI solutions, establishing best practices for evaluation, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management. •Provide technical leadership across multiple initiatives, influencing architecture and technical direction across Data Science, Engineering, Product, and Business teams. •Translate complex retail and e-commerce problems into AI/ML solutions that deliver measurable business impact. •Communicate complex technical concepts, recommendations, and business impact to senior technical and business stakeholders. •Mentor and develop data scientists while raising the organization's technical standards and capabilities. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field, with 10+ years of relevant experience; experience in retail or e-commerce is a strong plus. •Strong expertise in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, GenAI, Agentic AI, and Statistics, with experience building scalable production solutions. •Proficiency in Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, NLP, Computer Vision, and MLOps, including model validation, deployment, and lifecycle management. •Strong experience with data management, SQL/NoSQL, data quality, and predictive analytics. •Proven technical leadership, including mentoring teams, defining technical direction, and driving execution aligned with business objectives •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. •The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : •Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. •Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!