Principal, Data Scientist

Walmart helps people save money so they can live better, shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries.
Bentonville, AR, USA
$110,000 - $220,000
Data
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Retail

Description For Principal, Data Scientist

Walmart is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead the development and deployment of advanced AI and machine learning models across their vast operations. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in AI/ML, cloud computing, and large-scale data processing. The position offers an opportunity to work on impactful projects affecting millions of customers while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Located in Bentonville, AR, this role comes with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, financial incentives, and professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience, strong technical skills in Python, ML frameworks, and cloud services, plus the ability to mentor others and drive innovation. This role offers competitive compensation ranging from $110,000 to $220,000 annually, plus performance bonuses and stock options. Walmart's commitment to innovation and scale makes this an excellent opportunity for experienced data scientists looking to make a significant impact.

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Responsibilities For Principal, Data Scientist

  • Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of AI/ML projects, from ideation to deployment
  • Design and implement scalable cloud-based machine learning and data science solutions
  • Develop novel algorithms and leverage state-of-the-art AI frameworks
  • Build highly parallelized compute environments for processing large-scale datasets
  • Collaborate with diverse teams across engineering, business, and operations
  • Advocate for best practices in software development
  • Mentor junior data scientists

Requirements For Principal, Data Scientist

Python
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field; Master's or Ph.D. preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in software development and data science
  • Expertise in Python, C++, CUDA, and relevant libraries
  • Strong experience with cloud services, especially GCP
  • Proven track record in designing and implementing AI/ML solutions
  • Experience with computer vision, NLP, and recommender systems
  • Strong knowledge of data pipelines, ETL processes, and big data technologies
  • Must know Pyspark and Scala
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Benefits For Principal, Data Scientist

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Multiple health plan options including vision & dental plans
  • 401(k), stock purchase plans, life insurance
  • Associate discounts in-store and online
  • Education assistance for Associate and dependents
  • Parental Leave
  • Pay during military service
  • Paid Time off - vacation, sick, parental
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Performance-based bonus awards

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