(USA) Senior Manager, Data Science - GenAI Platform

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

100d • $110,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Lead the strategy and execution for Walmart's Associate GenAI Platform algorithm. Own algorithmic decisions that directly impact 2.2M associates worldwide. Apply LLMs, GenAI, and advanced ML techniques to solve high-impact challenges. Act as a thought leader in a high-visibility, independent role with direct senior leadership engagement. Our team is focused on developing a streamlined, dependable company that includes service operations and technology solutions for Finance, People, and Associate Digital Experience (ADE). We also provide a variety of services such as procurement, supplier portfolio management, merchandising master data, and analytics. From developing HR chatbots and virtual assistants to creating invoice solutions and facilitating legal changes, we help drive efficiency across Walmart globally.

Requirements

• 6-8+ years of experience in data science and machine learning.
• Proven leadership experience managing projects or teams in a technical environment.
• Expertise in advanced ML techniques, GenAI (prompt engineering, RAG, context engineering, fine-tuning, evaluation), and cloud platforms (Azure and GCP).
• Strong product acumen combined with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

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).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead end-to-end strategy, design, and optimization of Associate GenAI platform algorithms.
• Serve as the primary thought leader for algorithmic decisions affecting associate productivity.
• Drive alignment with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, and business leadership.
• Integrate cutting-edge technologies such as LLMs, GenAI, and advanced ML techniques to improve assistant effectiveness and efficacy.
• Lead large-scale data analysis to identify opportunities for operational and product improvement.
• Present complex technical insights to senior leadership in a clear, business-relevant way.
• Ensure delivery of scalable, robust, and measurable solutions that impact key business outcomes.
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists and team members.

Benefits

• Competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards.
• Health benefits including medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits including PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree