Senior, Data Scientist - Walmart+ Acquisition and New Benefits

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

22h • $90,000 - $216,000

About The Position

Join Walmart as a Senior Data Scientist and leverage your expertise in data science, machine learning, and advanced analytics to deliver actionable insights that drive business decisions. This role involves identifying and sourcing relevant data, developing and validating analytical models, and deploying scalable solutions to support strategic initiatives. You will collaborate across functions to translate complex business challenges into data-driven solutions, utilizing programming and visualization tools to communicate findings effectively. Your contributions will enhance data quality, model performance, and business impact within a dynamic and evolving environment. The Walmart Plus Data Science team excels in advanced analytical modeling, data visualization, and scalable model deployment to deliver impactful business solutions. Utilizing Python and SQL, the team rigorously evaluates models and collaborates with business stakeholders to transform complex data into actionable insights. Focused on continuous improvement and innovation, the team upholds high standards of professionalism and integrity. It fosters a collaborative environment dedicated to driving measurable value through data-driven strategies and cutting-edge machine learning techniques, supporting strategic decision-making across the organization. At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in data science and advanced analytical modeling techniques, including machine learning and statistical methods.
• Proficiency in Python programming and data visualization tools to develop, test, and deploy scalable models.
• Strong knowledge of data sources, quality assessment, and database technologies such as SQL and NoSQL.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into data-driven solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
• Expertise in model validation, tuning, and deployment to ensure robust and sustainable analytical outcomes.
• Effective communication skills to present insights and guide stakeholders using clear data visualizations.
• 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

• 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

• Identify and source relevant data from multiple business domains, ensuring data quality and suitability for analysis.
• Develop, test, and deploy advanced analytical models using programming languages such as Python and SQL.
• Perform model validation, tuning, and assessment to ensure accuracy, robustness, and scalability in production environments.
• Translate complex business problems into data-driven solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
• Create clear and impactful data visualizations to communicate insights effectively to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members on modeling techniques and best practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate data insights into business decision-making processes.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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