Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Walmart Global Tech is seeking a talented and experienced Principal Data Scientist to lead the development and deployment of large-scale AI algorithms within our Transportation Applied AI team. As a Principal Scientist, you will play a critical role in driving end-to-end innovation, cost optimization, and data-driven automation for the entire Walmart's transportation system using cutting-edge technologies like multi-agent systems, deep reinforcement learning, and machine learning.
About Team :
The Transportation Applied AI team is a highly motivated group of AI scientists and machine learning engineers dedicated to solving sophisticated and high-impact problems that power Walmart's transportation network end-to-end from vendors to stores. We leverage advanced algorithms in operations research, deep reinforcement learning, economics (market design), and machine learning to tackle challenging problems like Inbound/Outbound routing, truck load optimization, freight pricing and matching, and workload dispatching.
What you'll do :
• Lead a team of scientists across multiple products on the design, development, and deployment of AI agentic models using state-of-the-art algorithms
• Provide strategic leadership and technical expertise in transportation AI team. Define the vision, roadmap and priorities to enable end-to-end transportation cost optimality
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deeply understand end-to-end transportation business objectives, requirements, and constraints. Work collaboratively to translate business needs into scientific solutions.
• Provide thought leadership and guidance on transportation science strategy, architecture and best implementation practice
• Mentor a group of talented scientists in the team and provide technical guidance.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure engineering excellence.
• Communicate complex technical concepts and insights to non-technical stakeholders through presentations and reports.
What you'll bring :
• Ph.D. degree in Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Economics, Machine Learning, AI, or other quantitative fields with 6+ years of experience; or Master's degree in the same domains with 9+ years of experience post-grad school.
• Publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals in at least one of these areas: agentic AI, multi-agent systems, reinforcement learning, deep learning, and machine learning
• Deep knowledge in multi-agent systems, reinforcement learning, statistics, game theory, and machine learning.
• Hands-on development experience with the ability to write production code in object-oriented languages like Java, C++, or Python.
• Strong experience with mentorship and/or management of junior scientists and engineers.
• Proven track record of building and deploying algorithms/models in production in a real-world setting.
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects from conception to completion in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of the latest innovations in machine learning and LLM is a plus
• Experience in forecasting, ranking algorithms, personalization, and experimentation is a plus.
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 that is primarily in office coupled with virtual when not onsite. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.
Benefits :
Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Equal Opportunity Employer :
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are
Location: Hayward, CA
Posted: Aug. 26, 2024, 1:56 a.m.
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