Position Summary... What you'll do... About E2E Data & Analytics, Center of Excellence The E2E Data & Analytics team provides comprehensive analytical solutions, empowering our business customers to make data-driven decisions in areas such as Supply Chain, Store Operation, Last Mile Delivery, and Innovation & Transformation. We offer measurable value to all stakeholders by delivering accurate and actionable insights that stimulate growth, enhance efficiency, and guide strategic planning. We are dedicated to staying at the cutting edge of data & technology, constantly offering innovative solutions that enhance the experience for both associates and customers. We are looking for an exceptionally skilled Principal Data Scientist with deep knowledge and practical experience in NLP, ML, deep learning, LLM, and GenAI. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement the cutting-edge Generative AI (GenAI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) solutions to empower our business stakeholders across Customer Care, Supply Chain, Store Operation, and Last Mile Delivery to improve associate and customer experience and drive operational efficiencies. You will play a pivotal role in setting the technical direction for the team and achieving our business objectives. You are task- and detail-oriented while understanding the broader business landscape. What You'll Do * Formulating a strategy and roadmap for the development, implementation and efficiency monitoring of NLP, ML, LLM and GenAI models. * Translating business problems into technical solutions, leveraging data and advanced NLP, ML, LLM and GenAI methodologies. * Leading the design, development, and deployment of GenAI and NLP models for business customers E2E. * Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including data science, data governance, engineering, and product team, to design, develop, and deploy AI ML models into production environments with a focus on reliability and scalability. * Upholding standards, governance, and best practices in AI ML model development and compliance with model and data governance standards. * Supervising a team of 3 to 5 top talents in NLP, ML, LLM, GenAI and providing mentoring to foster their professional growth and development. * Engaging in effective communication with business stakeholders regarding insights, model outcomes, and the strategic importance of AI initiatives. What We're Looking For * Ph.D (preferred), Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. * 7+ years of professional hands-on experience leveraging large sets of structured and unstructured data for data-driven analytics and insights using ML, NLP, GenAI solutions. * Proficiency in Python, PySpark, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and could platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Azure. * Strong background in GenAI/NLP, machine learning, deep learning in the retail industry, particularly within retail operations. * Experienced with ML, NLP, GenAI model development, and familiarity with current trends in LLMs and open-source platforms. * Experience in developing and optimizing RAG models to facilitate effective information retrieval and generation in conversational AI systems. * Experience in applying GitOps and CI/CD principles into infrastructure automation. * Proficiency or familiarity with RESTful APIs and their integration into various software environments. * Strong full stack data science skills. * Strategic thinker with strong technical and business acumen and problem-solving skills. * Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. * Experience mentoring junior machine learning scientists. The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process. About Walmart General/Not Function Specific At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for? Benefits & Perks 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 diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people. Who We Are Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you'll quickly find we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement.  From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: * Stock Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no 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 years' 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. Data science, machine learning, optimization models, PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics, Publications or active peer reviewer in related journals or conference, Successful completion of one or more assessments in Python, Spark, Scala, or R, Using open source frameworks (for example, scikit learn, tensorflow, torch), We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart's accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture. Primary Location... 702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America