Senior, Data Scientist – Conversational AI

Join Walmart's Cortex team as a Senior Data Scientist focusing on Conversational AI. You'll be part of the core A.I. platform team building intelligent personal assistants accessible via voice commands, text messages, and multi-modal experiences. The role involves working on Natural Language Understanding (NLU) services that power various customer interactions from shopping assistants to customer care channels.

As a senior data scientist, you'll be responsible for improving and evolving NLU capabilities, taking into account full conversational context and multi-modal interactions. You'll have the opportunity to make significant impact on mission-critical products used by millions of customers daily. The position involves working with cutting-edge ML models, including Transformers, BERT, Electra, and T5.

The role combines technical expertise with business acumen, requiring strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively. You'll be part of Walmart Global Tech, where your code can impact hundreds of millions of people. The team operates in a hybrid work environment, primarily in office with virtual options, fostering collaboration while maintaining flexibility.

Benefits include competitive salary ($117,000-$234,000), performance bonuses, comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, and education assistance. You'll join a team that has published multiple research papers and blog posts in the field of conversational AI and shopping assistants, contributing to the advancement of retail technology at scale.