Temporary Data Scientist Machine Learning Jobs in California

Position Summary...What you'll do...About Team The Catalog Data Science Team at Walmart Global Tech is focused on using the latest research in generative AI (GenAI), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), statistics, deep learning, computer vision and optimization to implement solutions that ensure Walmart’s product catalog is accurate, complete, and optimized for customer experience. Our team tackles complex data science and ML engineering challenges related to product classification, attribute extraction, trust & safety, and catalog optimization, empowering next-generation retail use cases. We take pride in writing solid production code in Python, deploying and supporting model services and pipelines, and pushing the boundaries in latency, throughput, and scalability. As a Senior Data Scientist (Machine Learning Engineer) on the Catalog Data Quality  team, you will collaborate with other Data Scientists and ML Engineers to develop, deploy, and scale machine learning models in production to extract attributes from product information. You will play a key role in supporting the attribute extraction platform and catalog data quality solutions — adding capabilities and driving adoption of GenAI-powered solutions to increase the coverage and accuracy of the Walmart's product catalog. The Data Science and ML Engineering community at Walmart Global Tech is active in most of the Hack events, utilizing the petabytes of data at our disposal, to build some of the coolest ideas. All the work we do at Walmart Global Tech will eventually benefit our operations & our associates, helping Customers Save Money to Live Better.  What you'll do: As a Senior Data Scientist for Walmart Global Tech, you’ll have the opportunity to 

• Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML, NLP, LLM models into production environments with a focus on reliability and scalability. Own the full model lifecycle — from experimentation and offline evaluation through serving, monitoring, and iterative improvement in production.
• Integrate data science solutions into current business processes.
• Develop and recommend process standards and best practices in Machine Learning as applicable to the retail industry.
• Spearhead collaborations with other senior team members and stakeholders, leveraging your data science expertise to drive strategic decision-making and optimize business operations
• Promote and support company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.

What you'll bring:

• Qualifications: PhD with >3 years of relevant experience / 4-year bachelor’s degree with > 6 years of experience / Master’s degree with > 4 years of experience. Educational qualifications should be preferably in Computer Science or a strongly quantitative discipline.
• Demonstrated history of strong hands-on experience in AI/ML modeling
• Hands-on experience with Generative AI technologies: LLMs, multimodal models, RAG architectures, prompt engineering, and fine-tuning (LoRA/QLoRA)
• Prior Experience in building GenAI, DL, Vision-based models. 
• Strong foundation in classical ML, deep learning, and modern architectures — CNNs, Transformers, and domain-specific variants
• Proactive in tracking the latest AI/ML research and translating advancements into production-grade solutions
• Prior Experience in programming skills across data science, statistical analysis, big data and ML stack
• Strong communication skills with inclination to high ownership and commitment
• Proven track record of delivering high-impact AI/ML solutions to Production, including MLOps, Spark, Kubernets, GCP, etc.

Mandatory Skills: Machine Learning, NLP, Computer Vision, Deep-learning, Python, GenAI  Additional Qualifications:  Good to have experience in areas such as LLM Optimization. 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.
 
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 best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process. 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. 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. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. 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.
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.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00 - $234,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 3 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 2- Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 1 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 3 - 5 years' experience in an analytics or related field.Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Data science, machine learning, optimization models, Master’s degree 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.Primary Location...1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.