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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # (USA) Staff, Data Scientist - **Company:** Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - **Location:** Bentonville, AR, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $220,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Web Accessibility, Data Analysis, Application Frameworks, Computer Vision, Digital Rendering, Dataspaces, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Object Detection, OpenCV, Tensorflow, Scala (Programming Language), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Chatbots, Pytorch, Apache Spark, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Data Strategy, Build Management, Scikit Learn, Information Technology, HuggingFace, Data Analytics, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations - **Published:** July 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/7A534FACCC094D909CFA381D849332E6/job/ ## About the Role * MS or (preferably) PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field, with 5-8 years of industry or research experience. * Demonstrated expertise in deep learning for computer vision, including CNNs, vision transformers (ViTs), and diffusion-based generative models. * Experience building and deploying image generation, manipulation, or understanding systems in production - such as visual search, personalized image recommendations. * Proficiency in Python and strong familiarity with PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV, torchvision,Hugging Face, GPU deepstream. * Familiarity with multimodal models (e.g., CLIP, BLIP, Flamingo) that combine vision and language for richer customer understanding and content personalization., Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Option 1: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 4 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 2 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 3: 6 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. 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, 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. ## Description What you'll do... As a Staff Data Scientist at Walmart, you will leverage Computer Vision algorithms, Generative AI methods, deep learning architectures, VLMs and state-of-the-art techniques to build and deploy advanced retail solutions. This role requires expertise in data sourcing, model development, validation, and deployment within complex data ecosystems. You will collaborate cross-functionally to translate business challenges into data-driven solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. By applying rigorous analytical methods and guiding junior team members, you will contribute to optimizing processes and enhancing data strategy, supporting Walmart's commitment to innovation and operational excellence. About Team: Corporate Technology Services 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. Global Governanace within Tech strategy and emerging tech What you'll do: * Design, train, and deploy computer vision models for object detection, image-based personalization, including product discovery, visual recommendations, and generative image content. * Build and scale foundation model pipelines that leverage multimodal signals - including text, images, and customer embeddings - to power highly personalized visual experiences. * Mentor team members on best practices, lead innovation efforts on image generative modeling, including diffusion models, CNNs, or text-to-image synthesis aligned with retail context. * Design model workflow that integrates with MLOps to optimize model performance and latency, deploy and monitor models in production environments, ensuring performance and scalability. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into data-driven solutions. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Photonic Computing: Programming a New Class of AI Accelerators (incl. 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