Senior Data Scientist
This is a high-level technical role focused on integrating Generative AI and advanced machine learning into Walmart's customer data ecosystem. It offers a rare chance to work with one of the world's largest datasets to build production-ready AI agents and RAG systems. The position is ideal for a builder who wants to see their code impact millions of customers in real-time.
Walmart
San Bruno, California, United States · Posted 2 May 2026
The role
Overview
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Walmart is an enterprise organisation working in retail / technology, based in San Bruno, California, United States.
Retail / Technology
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San Bruno, California, United States
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Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and deploy production-grade ML and Deep Learning models
- Develop Generative AI applications using LLMs and multi-agent workflows
- Synthesize massive analytics datasets to identify business trends and patterns
- Scale custom algorithms to handle enterprise-level data volumes
- Collaborate with the Center of Excellence to drive strategic customer identity initiatives
Essential
- 3-5 years of hands-on experience building and deploying data science solutions
- Proven track record of taking machine learning models into production environments
- Strong foundation in statistical modeling and computational algorithms
- Expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI applications
- Experience with big data analytics and synthesizing large datasets
Preferred
- Experience developing multi-agent workflows and RAG-based applications
- Familiarity with building GenAI chatbots and MCP frameworks
- Background in customer intelligence or financial operations analytics
- Ability to direct data gathering and validate data integrity for large-scale projects
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- Stock purchase plan
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Protected PTO
- Parental leave and family care leave
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Military leave pay
- Exclusive company discounts
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Found via careers.walmart.com