Staff, Data Scientist

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

At Sam’s Club, we are not just building computer vision models, we're transforming retail at a national scale. From operating the world’s largest fleet of autonomous inventory-scanning robots to reinventing the member exit experience with frictionless, computer vision-driven technology, our Computer Vision teams are at the center of next-generation innovation. As a Staff Data Scientist, you'll lead the design, development, and scaling of advanced AI solutions that directly impact millions of shopping journeys while freeing our associates to focus more on serving members. If you are ready to apply cutting-edge research to solve massive real-world challenges and push the boundaries of Computer Vision, we would love to meet you.

What You Will Do

• Architect and lead the development of large-scale Computer Vision and Machine Learning systems powering member and associate experiences at Sam's Club
• Design innovative modeling approaches for object detection, item recognition, tracking, and visual anomaly detection in real-world retail environments
• Drive complex technical initiatives, setting the vision for model training, evaluation, deployment, monitoring, and continual improvement
• Collaborate closely with leaders in Product, Engineering, and Operations to shape the future roadmap for vision-based technologies
• Mentor and guide Data Scientists and Engineers to raise the level of technical excellence across the organization

You Will Sweep Us Off Our Feet If

• You bring deep expertise in Machine Learning and Computer Vision, especially in object detection, tracking, segmentation, or other real-world vision applications
• You have a strong track record of building and deploying production-grade ML systems at scale
• You are both a strategic thinker and a hands-on builder, able to set high-level architectural vision and dive deep into optimization when needed
• You thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and enjoy turning complexity into clear action
• You have a passion for mentoring others, fostering learning, and creating a culture of technical excellence
• You care deeply about applying AI to create seamless, delightful real-world experiences for our members and associates

About Walmart Global Tech
Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. Thats what we do at Walmart Global Tech. Were a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts and service professionals within the worlds 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