Staff Data Scientist

About the Role

Join Walmart Global Tech India in Bengaluru as a Staff Data Scientist to innovate at the crossroads of e-commerce and technology. This team partners directly with Walmart U.S. stores and eCommerce sectors, focusing on enhancing customer experiences through cutting-edge technology. The role involves leveraging generative AI, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and optimization techniques to transform customer interactions with Walmart's search and recommendation systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and apply advanced machine learning models, including deep neural networks and Bayesian methods.
• Create scalable data science solutions capable of operating at Walmart’s large scale.
• Collaborate across engineering, science, and business teams to deliver effective solutions addressing business challenges.
• Define and monitor model performance metrics and assess their impact on business outcomes over time.
• Communicate complex analytical findings clearly to business stakeholders to guide decision-making and future strategies.
• Mentor junior team members while managing multiple simultaneous projects.
• Engage with academic institutions and industry partners to encourage innovation within the team.
• Contribute to machine learning research through peer reviews and publishing work in premier ML/AI conferences.
• Represent the company at external forums, technical summits, and research conferences.
• Advocate for company values, ethics, and promote adherence to policies.

Required Qualifications

• PhD with over 5 years experience, or Master’s with more than 8 years, or Bachelor’s with over 10 years in relevant data science roles.
• Educational background in computer science or a quantitative discipline.
• Experience driving machine learning advancements by applying best practices and keeping up with industry research.
• Ability to integrate data science solutions into existing business processes.
• Skilled in establishing process standards and ML best practices tailored to retail industry needs.
• Strong consulting skills with business units across stores and e-commerce sectors to operationalize algorithmic recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in recommender systems and deep learning applications, particularly in computer vision.
• Familiarity with large language models (LLMs).
• Experience within the e-commerce domain.

Additional Information

Walmart Global Tech is an environment where innovative technology impacts millions worldwide. Employees can expect a collaborative culture focused on continuous learning and career growth. The work is primarily onsite in the Bengaluru office with some flexibility.

Benefits include competitive compensation, performance-based incentives, maternity and parental leave, paid time off, health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive workplace culture promoting diversity and belonging.

Walmart is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and respect for diverse experiences, perspectives, and identities.

Location

Block-1, Prestige Tech Pacific Park, Sy No. 38/1, Outer Ring Rd Kadubeesanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.