(USA) Director, Data Science

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Director of Data Science for the Walmart Data Ventures Tech team, you will lead the development and deployment of production-grade, end-to-end supplier-facing AI systems. You will spearhead high-impact initiatives across generative AI, agentic intelligence, and machine learning to power our advanced insights platform. This critical leadership role combines technical excellence, strategic AI-first product vision, and people management. You will guide a world-class team to build scalable AI solutions that directly optimize operations, unlock new business models, and redefine the retail ecosystem for the world's largest retailer and its global network of suppliers. Walmart Data Ventures powers the data and AI platform supporting the world’s largest retailer’s suppliers. The Walmart Scintilla team transforms extensive data into actionable insights, recommendations, and innovations that enhance customer, merchant, and supplier outcomes. This team leads advancements in generative AI, agentic intelligence, machine learning, measurement, and causal inference to redefine retail experiences, optimize operations, and develop new business models. Joining this team offers the opportunity to lead cutting-edge AI initiatives that set industry standards and drive significant impact across the retail ecosystem.

Requirements

• Extensive experience pioneering enterprise AI strategies and mentoring high-performing data science teams.
• A proven track record deploying production-grade, end-to-end AI systems with a meticulous attention to detail regarding scalability and accuracy.
• Exceptional ability to heavily influence the product roadmap in a data-driven way, translating complex insights into clear business strategies.
• Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 6 years' experience in an analytics related field.
• Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 4 years' experience in an analytics related field.
• 8 years' experience in an analytics or related field

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the retail business ecosystem is a strong plus
• Data science, machine learning, optimization models
• PhD 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
• Supervisory experience
• 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

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle, from research to production deployment, of sophisticated AI systems supporting different Scintilla product lines.
• Scale advanced capabilities in generative AI, agentic intelligence, B2B recommendation platforms, measurement and causal inference to solve complex enterprise retail challenges.
• Champion a high-performing culture, managing and mentoring a talented team of data scientists, machine learning engineers and software engineers.
• Partner closely with product, engineering, UX and business leaders to align the AI roadmap with overarching Scintilla strategies and supplier needs.

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 leave
• 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
• Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live Better U) 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.

What This Job Offers

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