Walmart Canada · 1 day ago
Staff Data Scientists, Conversational AI
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$143K/yr - $286K/yr
4+ years expWalmart Canada is a leading retailer that drives AI transformation through intelligent systems. As a Staff Data Scientist, you will lead projects in conversational AI and generative AI, taking ownership of systems from modeling to production, and influencing teams through technical partnership.
DeliveryRetailShopping
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead projects end-to-end, from defining the problem to launching production ready solutions
Design, finetune, evaluate, and deploy machine learning and LLM based systems that perform reliably at Walmart scale
Take ownership of how systems behave in the real world, including latency, scale, and reliability
Influence teams across Emerging Tech through strong technical judgment and partnership, not authority
Work confidently in fastmoving, ambiguous spaces where quick learning and iteration matter
Qualification
Required
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
4–9+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied AI
Handson experience building, finetuning, evaluating, and deploying ML or LLM driven systems
Strength in one of the following areas: NLP, conversational AI, or agentic workflows
Deep learning and multimodal generative modeling (text, image, video, or 3D)
Experience running scalable, production grade systems that support real customers
Familiarity with MLOps practices, distributed training, or inference optimization (especially for deep learning specialists)
Ability to balance cutting edge research with real world operational needs
A track record of influencing engineers, product partners, and designers through clear technical insight
Preferred
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
Benefits
401(k) match
Stock purchase plan
Paid maternity and parental leave
PTO
Multiple health plans
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.
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.
Company
Walmart Canada
Walmart Canada is a subsidiary of Walmart that operates a chain of more than 400 stores nationwide. It is a sub-organization of Walmart.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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2025-12-18
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2025-12-03
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