(USA) Data Scientist III

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

3d•$90,000 - $234,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Data Scientist at Walmart, you will leverage advanced analytical techniques and domain expertise to identify, develop, and deploy data-driven solutions that support strategic business objectives. This role requires proficiency in data sourcing, model development, validation, and scalable deployment, alongside strong coding and visualization skills. You will collaborate across functions to translate complex business challenges into actionable insights, mentor team members, and ensure alignment with data governance and quality standards. Your contributions will drive informed decision-making and enhance operational efficiency within a dynamic, data-centric environment. Our team partners closely with Walmart U.S. stores and eCommerce to enhance customer experiences through technological innovation. We leverage data science and advanced analytics across categories such as groceries, entertainment, and sporting goods. Focus areas include in-store service, merchant tools, search, and personalization. By integrating data-driven insights and scalable solutions, the team supports business growth and operational excellence. This collaborative environment empowers team members, stores, and merchants to deliver seamless shopping experiences both online and in-store, driving continuous improvement and value creation.

Requirements

Strong foundation in time series forecasting, deep learning, and optimization theory, with a focus on sequence modeling and attention-based architectures.
Experience in training and deploying transformer-based neural networks (e.g., TFT, LSTM, GPT variants) for real-world business applications.
Proficient in Python, SQL, and hands-on with PyTorch, TensorFlow/Keras, Scikit-learn, and statsmodels.
Demonstrated ability to work on GPU-based model training pipelines, and exposure to managing experimentation at scale.
Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 2 years' experience in an analytics or related field.
Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
4 years' experience in an analytics or related field.

Nice To Haves

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)
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.
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 scalable time series forecasting systems leveraging global models like Temporal Fusion Transformers, N-BEATS, and PATCHTST, enabling robust forecasting across thousands of retail and e-commerce time series.
Apply generative AI to synthesize time series data, enhance model training pipelines, and build intelligent NLP-based assistants for analytics enablement.
Design and train large-scale neural networks for time series, anomaly detection, and causal inference, with deployment via automated batch pipelines.
Build and maintain production-ready applications on cloud platforms, integrated with internal systems to deliver insights at scale.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define objectives, formulate hypotheses, and deploy models that directly influence decision-making.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
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.