Location
Bentonville
Posted
June 04, 2026
Commute
Local Area
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Job Description
**Position Summary...**
The Principal Data Scientist will lead AI and machine learning (ML) initiatives to enhance operational decision-making for Walmart US. Key responsibilities include designing and prototyping advanced ML/AI solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to scale and implement these models, and ensuring (consulting) ongoing model monitoring and management. The role requires close partnership with various Walmart teams (such as engineering, product, Store Ops, tech data science teams) and focuses on aligning AI solutions with strategic business goals, improving associate efficiency, and driving measurable business impact. The Principal Data Scientist is also responsible for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of data science processes, including model development, accuracy, reliability, and cost savings.
**What you'll do...**
**What you'll do:**
Β· Apply broad knowledge of ML/AI, Operation Research, GenAI and agentic AI to identify grow...
The Principal Data Scientist will lead AI and machine learning (ML) initiatives to enhance operational decision-making for Walmart US. Key responsibilities include designing and prototyping advanced ML/AI solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to scale and implement these models, and ensuring (consulting) ongoing model monitoring and management. The role requires close partnership with various Walmart teams (such as engineering, product, Store Ops, tech data science teams) and focuses on aligning AI solutions with strategic business goals, improving associate efficiency, and driving measurable business impact. The Principal Data Scientist is also responsible for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of data science processes, including model development, accuracy, reliability, and cost savings.
**What you'll do...**
**What you'll do:**
Β· Apply broad knowledge of ML/AI, Operation Research, GenAI and agentic AI to identify grow...