Join Walmart Global Tech as a senior data scientist leading a high-caliber team to build large-scale Generative AI systems, focusing on financial data for complex challenges. You will develop cutting-edge data science tools and applications for retail and e-commerce, leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) and advanced optimization techniques like quantization and distillation for cloud deployment. Collaborate closely with finance teams to enhance strategic decision-making through actionable insights and concise summaries. Essential skills include a master’s degree or PhD in relevant fields, extensive experience with AI/ML technologies, and hands-on knowledge of LLMs, Genai ecosystems, and frameworks such as Lang Chain. Experience with big data processing using Spark and cloud services like Google Cloud Platform is beneficial. This role demands strong problem-solving abilities, technical leadership, and the capacity to thrive in ambiguous environments while fostering cross-functional collaboration.
Skills
LLMs
Genai
GPT
Mistral
Lang Chain
Spark
Google Cloud Platform
Azure
AWS Sonnet
Parameter-Efficient Fine-Tuning
Low-Rank Adaptation
RAG
Large Language Models
AI agent development
Cloud Services
CI/CD
What you'll do
Lead high-caliber teams in building large-scale Genai systems for financial data analysis.
Develop data science tools and applications for retail and e-commerce using advanced AI technologies.
Utilize LLMs to summarize complex financial data and build scalable applications.
Establish cross-functional relationships to ensure successful deployment of solutions across the corporation.
Collaborate with stakeholders to formulate and productionize cutting-edge data-driven solutions.
What we're looking for
Master's degree or PhD in relevant field with 7+ years' experience.
Strong solution architecture skills for complex business problems using AI/ML.
Experience training and deploying large-scale AI models like LLMs, multimodal models.
Knowledge of advanced model optimization techniques for cloud deployment.
Hands-on expertise with RAG, AI agent development, and related frameworks.
Ability to manage multiple cross-functional initiatives in ambiguous environments.
Market check
Salary context
This
$110,000–$220,000
range sits above
66%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$99,000–$216,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$126,800–$184,900
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.