Data Scientist III

Position Summary...

Demonstrates up-to-date expertise on NLP and GenAI and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of applications; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs.

Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities.

Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans; using the Open Door Policy; and demonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices.

What you'll do...

About Data Ventures:
Data Ventures exists to unlock the full value of Walmart’s data by developing and productizing B2B data initiatives that empower merchants and suppliers to make better, faster decisions for the business. As part of this transformation, we’re seeking entrepreneurial individuals to help drive data productization from concept to deployment.

What you'll do:

As a Data Scientist III, you will

• Build applications and tools that leverage generative AI technologies to enhance user experience and support team operations.
• Develop and implement machine learning models, particularly focusing on deep learning and NLP, to address complex challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including our support teams) to identify opportunities for AI and ML solutions that enhance customer support efficiency and user experience.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in AI and machine learning to ensure the team remains at the forefront of technology.
• Embrace a "fail fast" mentality by rapidly prototyping solutions and iterating on ideas to find innovative solutions.
• Continuously experiment and iterate on AI models and applications to improve their performance.
• Follow industry best practices, stay current with the latest development tools, technology ideas, patterns, and methodologies; drive innovation by contributing towards publications and patents; share knowledge by clearly articulating results and ideas to key stakeholders.
• Participate in internal technical councils and represent the organization in forums that involve community of data scientists and analysts across industry and academia.
• Promote and support company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.
• Communicate complex models, analysis and recommendations in a clear and precise manner.
• Manage priorities between research and deliverables effectively.

What you'll bring:

• Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of experience in Computer Science or statistics or engineering or related field
• Prior experience in building applications powered by modern generative AI technologies.
• Strong understanding of deep learning concepts and their applications in NLP.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to apply AI/ML techniques to real-world problems.
• Strong growth mindset and a passion for staying updated with the latest developments in the AI/ML community.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

About Walmart Global Tech
Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people.  That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered.

We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.

Flexible, hybrid work
We use a hybrid way of working with primary in office presence coupled with an optimal mix of virtual presence. We use our campuses to collaborate and be together in person, as business needs require and for development and networking opportunities. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team, be more flexible in our personal lives.

Benefits

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include a host of best-in-class benefits maternity and parental leave, PTO, health benefits, and much more.

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:Option 1: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 2 years' experience in an analytics or related field. Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field. Option 3: 4 years' experience in an analytics or related field.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Primary Location...

G, 1, 3, 4, 5 Floor, Building 11, Sez, Cessna Business Park, Kadubeesanahalli Village, Varthur Hobli , India