Principal, Data Scientist

Walmart

Bentonville, AR, USA
Base: $110,000.00 - $220,000.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Distributed ai/ml system architecture
Genai platform development and rag pipelines
Llm inference optimization and serving
This Principal-level role serves as a strategic technical leader driving the vision and architecture for Walmart's next-generation AI infrastructure and GenAI platforms

Job Summary

  • This Principal-level role serves as a strategic technical leader driving the vision and architecture for Walmart's next-generation AI infrastructure and GenAI platforms.
  • The successful candidate will lead the end-to-end design of high-performance AI systems including model training, distributed inference pipelines, and automation frameworks at global scale.
  • Walmart offers competitive pay ranging from $110,000 to $220,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401(k), and paid education programs.

Matching Summary

This Principal-level role serves as a strategic technical leader driving the vision and architecture for Walmart's next-generation AI infrastructure and GenAI platforms.

Salary

Base: $110,000.00 - $220,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual or quarterly performance bonuses; Stock included for certain positions; Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), stock purchase, life insurance, Paid Time Off, Live Better U education benefit

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Distributed AI/ML system architecture
  • GenAI platform development and RAG pipelines
  • LLM inference optimization and serving
  • Vertex AI and Google Cloud AI infrastructure
  • Python and SQL programming proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Microsoft Fabric and Foundry AI services
  • Neo4j graph database knowledge
  • Scala, Java, or R programming skills
  • Experience with Kubernetes and Airflow
  • Leadership in cross-functional engineering teams

Key Requirements

  • 8-12+ years experience in AI infrastructure or distributed systems
  • Graduate degree (MS or PhD) in quantitative or engineering discipline preferred
  • Proven track record enabling AI and automation at enterprise scale

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