Senior Data Scientists, Conversational AI in Bellevue, Washington

Senior Data Scientist

Bellevue, WA: $108,000 - $216,000/yr Sunnyvale, CA: $117,000 - $234,000/yr Regular/ Permanent Salaried

Position Summary:

As part of the Emerging Tech team, this role is centered on deep technical execution and advanced modeling. As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll focus on developing and experimenting with deep learning and multimodal generative models, working closely with engineers to bring research-grade ideas into real production systems.

About Emerging Tech:
Our Emerging Tech team drives Walmart's AI transformation by building intelligent systems that influence how millions shop every day across our global retail ecosystem. We develop state-of-the-art generative and conversational AI that powers more proactive, connected, and personalized experiences.

What You'll Do:

• Contribute as a hands-on builder focused on model development and rapid experimentation.
• Execute complex deep learning and multimodal modeling work with a production mindset.
• Partner closely with engineering to deploy, monitor, and iterate on models in production.
• Influence adjacent teams through strong technical judgment and collaboration.
• Thrive in fast moving, ambiguous spaces where learning fast and shipping value matters.

Experience We Are Looking For:

• 3-6+ years in data science, deep learning, or applied ML.
• Proven, hands-on expertise with modern deep learning frameworks.
• Experience training, fine tuning, and evaluating large models.
• Ability to work with large datasets and curate domain specific training data.
• Track record of close collaboration with engineering partners.
• Strong analytical skills and clear, concise communication.
• Research mindset with real world impact; publications are a plus, not a requirement.

About Walmart Global Tech:
Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That's what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We're a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts and service professionals within the world's leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption.

People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.

Benefits:
Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity 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.