Hiring: (USA) Staff, Data Scientist Company: Walmart Location: Sunnyvale, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-09 22:39:37 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, LLM, MLOps, Machine Learning, Python, R, SAFe, Scala, Spark, TensorFlow, Transformers, WCAG, scikit-learn About the job Required Skills: •Lead architecture and technical direction for Search and Personalization machine learning systems. •Design scalable retrieval, ranking, recommendation, and personalization algorithms. •Drive adoption of Generative AI, Large Language Models, embeddings, and semantic search capabilities. •Lead cross-functional initiatives involving Product, Engineering, Platform, and Data Science teams. •Establish experimentation frameworks and best practices for model development and evaluation. •Mentor senior scientists and review technical designs across multiple initiatives. •Influence long-term AI strategy and technology investments. •Drive measurable improvements in customer engagement, search relevance, and business metrics. Qualifications: •Extensive experience building production AI/ML systems at scale. •Deep expertise in Search, Information Retrieval, Recommendation Systems, Personalization, or Ranking. •Practical experience utilizing transformer models, embeddings, vector search, LLMs, or Generative AI applications. •In-depth knowledge of ML system architecture, MLOps, and distributed model deployment. •Expertise in experimentation, causal inference, and performance evaluation. •Excellent technical leadership and stakeholder management skills. •Proven ability to influence architecture and mentor technical teams across organizations. •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 : 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!