(USA) Senior, Data Scientist

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

1d • $90,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Job Summary: Build next-generation agentic AI systems that enable proactive last-mile operations by shifting from monitoring to autonomous sense–decide–act decisioning. Create production-grade, scalable, explainable, and feedback-driven intelligence that detects anomalies, diagnoses root causes, and triggers actions in real time to optimize network health, cost, and customer experience through integrated data science and engineering

Requirements

• Technical & Engineering Excellence Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and distributed data processing (PySpark/Databricks)
• Experience building production-grade ML/data systems, not just experimentation
• Data Science & Methodological Depth Causal Inference: Ability to identify true drivers using causal frameworks (DAGs, IVs, counterfactual reasoning)
• Time Series & Forecasting: Experience with forecasting models and operational baselining
• Anomaly Detection: Strong understanding of statistical and ML-based detection techniques
• Agentic & Systems Thinking Experience designing or strong interest in autonomous decision systems / agent-based architectures
• Ability to decompose complex business problems into scalable, modular systems
• Focus on closed-loop systems (signal → decision → action → feedback → learning)
• Business & Domain Orientation Strong problem-solving mindset with ability to translate ambiguous goals into technical solutions
• 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

• Design Agentic Systems: Build modular decision engines, orchestration layers, and closed-loop workflows
• Anomaly Detection: Engineer real-time + batch detection using statistical, ML, and hybrid approaches
• Action & Optimization Engines: Translate insights into prescriptive actions (reroute, incentives, capacity tuning) with KPI-aware optimization
• Forecasting & Simulation: Build time-series models and scenario simulations to predict impact of interventions
• Data & Feature Engineering: Create scalable feature pipelines from telemetry, events, and transactional data
• Experimentation & Learning Loops: Implement A/B testing, feedback loops, and continuous model improvement
• Production Engineering: Develop reliable, observable systems using Python, SQL, PySpark on distributed data platforms
• Architecture & Strategy: Define agentic architecture patterns, evaluate trade-offs, and guide roadmap with product and business leaders

Benefits

• At Walmart, 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 (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
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees