(USA) Senior, Data Scientist - Digital Twin Systems Developer

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

5d • $90,000 - $180,000

About The Position

As a Senior Data Scientist within the Digital Twin CoE, you will architect a highly modular, high-fidelity digital twin platform that serves as the "operating system" for Walmart’s retail operations. You will be responsible for building the technical bridge between complex process simulations in AnyLogic and immersive, real-time 3D environments, utilizing agentic workflows to drive autonomous, data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

• Advanced Simulation Engineering: 5+ years of experience with AnyLogic Professional, specifically building custom libraries, using the Fluid Library, and writing complex logic in Java.
• Agentic AI & Modeling: Experience building Multi-Agent Systems (MAS) or utilizing Agentic frameworks (e.g. LangChain, AutoGPT, or RL-based agents) to control simulation entities.
• Asset Management: Hands-on experience with 3D modeling tools (Blender, Maya, or CAD software) and an understanding of optimizing high-poly meshes for real-time performance.
• Software Design Patterns: Strong grasp of modular programming, version control for 3D assets, and the ability to manipulate XML/JSON structures for simulation configuration.
• Academic Foundation: MS or PhD in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• You have built a production-grade Digital Twin where the "Brain" (AnyLogic/Python) and the "Body" (Omniverse/Unreal) communicate via a low-latency middleware or API.
• You understand the nuances of Universal Scene Description (USD) and have a portfolio showing how you've translated complex, "boring" process data into a high-fidelity, interactive 3D world that stakeholders can actually use to run "what-if" scenarios.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop Modular Simulation Engines: Lead the development of AnyLogic models using a library-based approach, creating interchangeable process blocks (via XML and Java) that represent discrete retail pillars like "Last Mile," "Backroom Ops," and "Front-End Checkout."
• Develop High-Fidelity 3D Pipelines: Create and manage a pipeline for converting and optimizing 3D CAD assets into real-time ready formats (USD, FBX) for deployment in NVIDIA Omniverse, Unreal Engine, or Unity.
• Integrate Agentic Workflows: Design and deploy "Agentic" frameworks where simulation entities (associates, customers) are driven by LLM-based reasoning or Reinforcement Learning (RL) rather than static scripts.
• Build Reusable Logic Assets: Standardize simulation inputs/outputs by developing custom Java classes and XML schemas to ensure model scalability and cross-functional portability.
• Sync Real-Time Data Streams: Collaborate with IoT and Telemetry teams to feed live store data into digital twin modules, enabling "shadow" simulations that mirror current physical state.

Benefits

• At Sam's Club, 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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.
• - Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• Live Better U is a company 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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level