The Catalog Data Science Team at Walmart Global Tech is focused on using the latest research in generative AI (GenAI), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), statistics, deep learning, computer vision and optimization to implement solutions that ensure Walmarts product catalog is accurate, complete, and optimized for customer experience.

Our team tackles complex data science and ML engineering challenges related to product classification, attribute extraction, trust & safety, and catalog optimization, empowering next-generation retail use cases.

The Data Science and ML Engineering community at Walmart Global Tech is active in most of the Hack events, utilizing the petabytes of data at our disposal, to build some of the coolest ideas. All the work we do at Walmart Global Tech will eventually benefit our operations & our associates, helping Customers Save Money to Live Better.

What you'll do :

As a Principal Data Scientist, youll have the opportunity to

- Formulating a strategy and roadmap to design, develop, and deploy AI/ML, NLP and GenAI models into production environments with a focus on reliability and scalability.

- Build/Fine-tune state-of-the-art large language models (LLMs) using Walmart's massive datasets.

- Lead and inspire a team of scientists and engineers solving AI/ML problems through R&D while pushing the state-of-the-art to drive innovation at scale

- Executing full life cycle of projects through planning, data collection, model prototyping and deployment, with responsibilities encompassing stakeholder management and communication to cross-functional partners.

- Partner closely with Product and engineering leaders to inform, drive and accelerate innovations in discovery experiences via Insights, frameworks, machine learning prototypes, and the strategic importance of AI initiatives.

- Upholding standards, governance, and best practices in AI/ML model development and compliance with model and data governance standards.

- Build a strong external presence through publishing your teams work in top-tier AI/ML conferences and developing partnerships with academic institutions

- Adhere to Walmarts policies, procedures, mission, values, standards of ethics and integrity

- Adopt to Walmarts quality standards, develop/recommend process standards and best practices across the retail industry

What you'll bring :

- PhD with >8 years of relevant experience / Masters degree with > 10 years of experience / 4-year bachelors degree with > 12 years of experience . Educational qualifications should be preferably in Computer Science or a strongly quantitative discipline.

- Minimum of 12+ years of data science experience

- Demonstrated history of technology leadership and strong hands-on experience

- Proven records of scientific publications or intellectual property generation

- Hands-on experience in Large Language Models, Multimodal Vision Language Models, Recommender Systems, Computer Vision, Optimization Models and Reinforcement Learning.

- Past experience in strong programming skills across data science, big data and ML engineering stack

- Strong communication skills with inclination to high ownership and commitment

Good to haves :

- Experience with Ecommerce domain.

Benefits :

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include a host of best-in-class benefits maternity and parental leave, PTO, health benefits, and much more.

Belonging :

We aim to create a culture where every associate feels valued for who they are, rooted in respect for the individual. Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging, to create opportunities for all our associates, customers and suppliers, and to be a Walmart for everyone.

At Walmart, our vision is "everyone included." By fostering a workplace culture where everyone isand feels included, everyone wins. Our associates and customers reflect the makeup of all 19 countries where we operate. By making Walmart a welcoming place where all people feel like they belong, were able to engage associates, strengthen our business, improve our ability to serve customers, and support the communities where we operate.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Walmart, Inc., is an Equal Opportunities Employer By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions while being inclusive of all people.

Minimum Qualifications :

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications :

Option 1 : Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 5 years' experience in an analytics related field.

Option 2 : Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 3 years' experience in an analytics related field.

Option 3 : 7 year's 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.

Primary Location :

- BLOCK- 1, PRESTIGE TECH PACIFIC PARK, SY NO. 38/1, OUTER RING ROAD KADUBEESANAHALLI, , India R-2341427