(USA) Staff, Data Scientist

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Staff Data Scientist, you will help design, prototype, build, deploy, and improve next-generation intelligent systems that blend software, models, and automation into cohesive, adaptive platforms. Your mission is to build production grade software that solves complex business and technical problems in the growth tech space. You will focus on developing real world solutions using agentic coding tools and frameworks. Our team operates at the intersection of software engineering, data, AI systems, and rapid experimentation. We build platforms that enable intelligent automation at scale, ranging from agent orchestration to customer-facing AI systems. We emphasize iteration speed, practical impact, and systems that learn from usage. The work often involves ambiguous problem spaces where we define patterns as we build them.

Requirements

Strong expertise in using Agentic coding tools and frameworks to build production systems.
Skilled in open-ended problem spaces with evolving requirements
Skilled in working with structured data, workflows, or technical tools, with an emphasis on building high quality, scalable solutions.
Strong ability to work across technical and non-technical teams to translate needs into practical outcomes.
Strong ownership mindset with a focus on shipping, learning, and improving systems continuously.
Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 4 years' experience in an analytics related field.
Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 2 years' experience in an analytics related field.
6 years' experience in an analytics or related field

Nice To Haves

Expertise building and launching agent workflows, orchestration layers, and evaluation processes in production.
Expertise on protocol-driven systems (e.g., MCP or similar abstractions) and other advanced agentic development techniques.
Skilled in understanding business problems, rapid prototyping, and end-to-end, full stack development
Track record of building solutions quickly and iterating based on real feedback.
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,
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

Partner with business, product and engineering teams to deeply understand the problem.
Rapid prototype, design, implement, test, evaluate, deploy and improve software solutions that solves complex business and technical problems.
Use agentic coding tools, frameworks and techniques such as MCP, A2A, ADK, and frameworks to accelerate how solutions are developed, tested, and iterated.
Develop agent evaluation frameworks (offline + online) to measure quality, reliability, and system behavior.
Improve outcomes through feedback-driven workflows using real-world signals
Develop multi-agent workflows with coordination, delegation, and dynamic task execution.
Ensure operational excellence and build observability, debugging, and traceability in AI-driven systems.
Contribute to shaping practices for AI-native application development.
Training the rest of the organization on AI-native application development.

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 and 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.