(USA) Principal, Data Scientist
About The Position
The Principal Data Scientist will lead the development and deployment of advanced AI models to solve complex business challenges. This role requires expertise in machine learning, statistical analysis, and optimizations to translate business needs into scalable data-driven solutions. The position involves mentoring team members, collaborating cross-functionally, and ensuring model accuracy and sustainability. The successful candidate will drive innovation by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, contributing to strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and deliver measurable business impact within a dynamic and evolving data ecosystem. The Retail Intelligence team drives AI discovery, research, and the design of algorithmic solutions to enhance operational efficiency across Walmart stores. The team excels in rapid prototyping of machine learning, agentic AI, and simulation models, transforming prototypes into scalable production systems that deliver measurable business impact. Collaborating closely with engineering, product, UX, and retail operations, the team ensures solutions are practical and widely adoptable. This collaborative environment fosters innovation and the application of advanced techniques such as deep learning, statistical analysis, and MLOps to solve complex retail challenges effectively.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in developing and testing code using languages such as Python, SQL, and Java.
- Proficiency in machine learning algorithms, deep learning, and advanced statistical analysis.
- Strong knowledge of MLOps practices and deployment of scalable models in production environments.
- Expertise in data source identification, data quality assessment, and data strategy application.
- Ability to translate complex business problems into effective analytical models and solutions.
- Skilled in data visualization tools and techniques to communicate insights clearly.
- Proven leadership in mentoring teams and driving cross-functional collaboration.
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 3 years' experience in an analytics related field.
- Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 1 years' experience in an analytics related field.
- 5 years' experience in an analytics or related field.
Nice To Haves
- Data science, machine learning, optimization models
- PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics
- Publications or active peer reviewer in related journals or conference
- Successful completion of one or more assessments in Python, Spark, Scala, or R
- Using open source frameworks (for example, scikit learn, tensorflow, torch)
- 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, test, and deploy advanced machine learning models using languages such as Python and SQL to address complex business challenges.
- Analyze business problems to identify root causes and recommend data-driven solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
- Identify, source, and validate high-quality data from multiple systems to support analytical modeling and insights generation.
- Lead model assessment, validation, and continuous improvement to ensure accuracy, robustness, and scalability in production environments.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable data science initiatives and communicate findings effectively.
- Mentor team members on advanced analytics techniques, coding best practices, and data visualization methods.
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
- Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart for education programs
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
