Staff, Data Scientist | Transportation AI – GenAI

World's leading retailer focused on helping people save money so they can live better.
$143,000 - $286,000
Machine Learning
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Logistics

Description For Staff, Data Scientist | Transportation AI – GenAI

Walmart Global Tech is seeking a Staff Data Scientist to lead GenAI applications development within the Transportation Applied AI team. This role focuses on designing and scaling intelligence systems for Walmart's transportation network. The Transportation Applied AI team tackles sophisticated problems using cutting-edge algorithms in operations research, deep reinforcement learning, and machine learning for routing, truck load optimization, and freight pricing.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work on high-impact problems that directly affect Walmart's massive transportation network. You'll be part of a team that leverages advanced AI techniques to optimize various aspects of transportation logistics, from vendor to store delivery.

The role combines technical expertise in machine learning and GenAI with practical application in a large-scale retail environment. You'll work with state-of-the-art technology while having the opportunity to impact millions of customers through improved supply chain efficiency.

Benefits include competitive salary ($143,000-$286,000), performance bonuses, comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) matching, stock purchase plans, and paid parental leave. The position offers hybrid work arrangements, balancing in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced data scientist looking to work on challenging problems at scale, with access to vast data resources and the latest AI technologies. The role requires both technical expertise and the ability to translate complex AI solutions into practical business applications.

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Responsibilities For Staff, Data Scientist | Transportation AI – GenAI

  • Stay up to date with GenAI trends and adopt new solutions
  • Collaborate with applied scientists to implement cutting-edge GenAI research
  • Lead model development lifecycle from ideation to deployment
  • Design and deploy production-grade machine learning models
  • Design scalable inference systems for real-time and batch predictions
  • Optimize model performance for latency and efficiency
  • Build monitoring tools and processes
  • Debug and resolve issues in production environment

Requirements For Staff, Data Scientist | Transportation AI – GenAI

Python
Java
  • Master's degree in computer science, engineering, machine learning, AI, or other quantitative fields with 5+ years of industry experience
  • Ability to develop scalable systems using Python, Java, and C++
  • Strong understanding of software design patterns
  • Experience with developing GenAI-based applications
  • Experience in developing scalable, distributed systems
  • Hands-on experience with cloud environment (GCP or Azure)
  • Experience in low-latency systems
  • Experience with large-scale data pipelines

Benefits For Staff, Data Scientist | Transportation AI – GenAI

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401k
  • Equity
  • Parental Leave
  • Education Budget

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