As a Principal Data Scientist and Core Solution Architect at Walmart, you will lead the technical design of the Retail Digital Twin ecosystem, integrating simulation engines, 3D frameworks, and agentic AI to optimize retail operations. Your daily tasks include architecting modular systems that balance fidelity with efficiency, selecting and optimizing the tech stack for diverse use cases, driving software engineering excellence by building scalable applications, leading the strategy for agentic AI workflows, standardizing digital assets for interoperability, and serving as a cross-functional technical liaison between various teams to align simulation efforts with global business goals. You will need expertise in system architecture, proficiency in C++, Java, or Python, advanced knowledge of distributed systems, experience with Reinforcement Learning and Multi-Agent Systems, and ideally a PhD or MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Computational Physics, or Industrial Engineering. This role demands the ability to work across multiple simulation environments like AnyLogic, NVIDIA Omniverse, and custom-built solutions, ensuring seamless integration and performance at an enterprise scale.
Skills
Python
C++
Java
Unreal
NVIDIA_Omniverse
AnyLogic
Kubernetes
Reinforcement_Learning
Multi-Agent_Systems
Large_Action_Models
Distributed_Systems
XML
JSON
USD
gLTF
High_Performance_Computing
CI/CD
What you'll do
Lead the design of modular, distributed digital twin architecture balancing simulation fidelity with computational efficiency.
Evaluate and deploy effective simulation paradigms and tools to build a high-fidelity, scalable platform for retail operations.
Build production-grade applications integrating real-time IoT data streams to ensure the digital twin platform is performant at scale.
Design orchestration layer for agentic workflows enabling intelligent entities within the twin to perform complex reasoning and optimization.
Define schema and governance for reusable process blocks and 3D CAD assets ensuring interoperability across organizational pillars.
What we're looking for
8+ years of experience designing complex software systems or simulation environments.
Expert-level coding skills in C++, Java, or Python with a focus on distributed systems.
Proven track record implementing Reinforcement Learning and Multi-Agent Systems in simulations.
Deep proficiency in various simulation tools and the ability to choose between COTS and bespoke solutions.
PhD or MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Computational Physics, or Industrial Engineering.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and aligning technical strategies with business objectives.
Market check
Salary context
This
$110,000–$220,000
range sits above
60%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$110,000–$220,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$126,800–$198,000
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Walmart
Walmart Inc. is the world''s largest retailer by revenue, operating a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, as well as a growing e-commerce presence through Walmart.com. Industry: General Merchandise & Grocery Retail
Walmart currently has
495 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$117,000–$234,000
across 487 roles with salary data.