(USA) Senior Manager, Data Science

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

1d • $110,000 - $286,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Data Science to lead our AI efforts in Generative and Agentic AI. You will lead a high-performing team of Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, and Software Engineers to realize Walmart’s vision of “Four Super Agents.” This role requires a unique blend of scientific leadership and software engineering excellence. You will be responsible for bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and production-grade delivery, ensuring your team has the resources, direction, and technical guidance to build next-generation AI systems at an unprecedented scale. Walmart Data Ventures powers the data and AI platform supporting the world’s largest retailer’s suppliers. The Walmart Scintilla team transforms extensive data into actionable insights, recommendations, and innovations that enhance customer, merchant, and supplier outcomes. This team leads advancements in generative AI, agentic intelligence, and machine learning to redefine retail experiences, optimize operations, and develop new business models. Joining this team offers the opportunity to lead cutting-edge AI initiatives that set industry standards and drive significant impact across the retail ecosystem.

Requirements

• Leadership Experience: 3+ years of experience managing high-performing data science, machine learning, or specialized software engineering teams in a production-focused environment.
• Technical Depth: Strong foundational knowledge in Generative AI, LLMs, and/or Agentic AI systems, complemented by a solid Software Engineering background.
• Systems Design: Understanding of distributed systems, API design, and cloud-native deployment patterns for high-scale AI applications.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate complex scientific and engineering concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Resiliency: You should possess the resilience to navigate a high-uncertainty environment and the empathy required to lead a highly technical team.
• Option 1: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 5 years' experience in an analytics related field.
• Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 3 years' experience in an analytics related field.
• Option 3: 7 years' experience in an analytics or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Data science, machine learning, optimization models, PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics
• Successful completion of one or more assessments in Python, Spark, Scala, or R
• Supervisory experience
• Using open source frameworks (for example, scikit learn, tensorflow, torch)
• We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.
• The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Build and Mentor: Recruit, retain, and develop a world-class team of applied scientists and engineers. Foster a culture of excellence, curiosity, and continuous learning.
• Engineering Excellence: Champion modern software development life cycle (SDLC) practices, ensuring high standards for system design, code quality, and maintainable architectures.
• Technical Guidance: Provide high-level technical oversight for projects involving multi-agent orchestration, RAG pipelines, and LLM fine-tuning, ensuring scientific rigor and robust engineering.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner with Product, Engineering, UX and Business leaders to translate ambiguous business needs into prioritized scientific workstreams.
• Deployment & Scalability: Oversee the implementation of scalable deployment patterns for LLM-based services and agentic workflows.

Benefits

• At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
• Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees