(USA) Principal, Data Scientist - Retail Intelligence (Tech Lead)

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Principal Data Scientist – Retail Intelligence (Tech Lead)

About the Role:

Walmart’s Retail Intelligence team is seeking a Principal Data Scientist (Tech Lead) to drive innovation and excellence in model building for store operations. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with deep retail experience, strong programming skills, and a passion for mentoring data scientists in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of Individual Contributors (ICs) in developing critical models for store operations, with a focus on Agentic AI and mathematical modeling.
• Guide sprint teams in building the architecture for AI Agents supporting Retail Store Operations.
• Ensure daily work is completed within an accountable framework and updates are provided in the correct format.
• Drive collaboration among data scientists to define objectives, develop strategies, and execute on project gameplans.
• Provide ongoing technical support and guidance to other data scientists.
• Develop, implement, and optimize class algorithms for store operations use cases.
• Deliver actionable insights, recommendations, and data-driven actions to stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Data Science, with at least 2 years as a Tech Lead, preferably in a retail environment.
• Strong programming skills in SQL and Python.
• Proven experience with mathematical modeling and Agentic AI.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in an agile, sprint-based format.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience building AI/ML solutions for retail operations.
• Familiarity with technical agent frameworks and architecture.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a results-driven mindset.
• Experience in Retail Store Operations.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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.

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You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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.

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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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