(USA) Staff, Data Scientist
About The Position
Join Walmart as a Staff Data Scientist and leverage your expertise in predictive analytics, machine learning, and data visualization to drive data-driven decision-making across business functions. This role involves identifying and validating data sources, developing advanced analytical models, and translating complex data into actionable insights that support strategic initiatives. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will apply rigorous model assessment techniques and data strategies to enhance business outcomes. Your contributions will directly influence operational efficiency and innovation within a dynamic, data-centric environment. Our team operates at the intersection of software engineering, data, AI systems, and rapid experimentation. We develop scalable platforms that enable intelligent automation, including agent orchestration and customer-facing AI solutions. Emphasizing iteration speed and practical impact, we build adaptive systems that learn from usage. The role involves navigating complex problem spaces to deliver reliable, secure, production-grade software. This collaborative environment fosters innovation and continuous improvement to address challenging business and technical issues within growth technology. Team members leverage skills in predictive analytics, data strategy, machine learning, Python, and data visualization to drive meaningful outcomes.
Requirements
- Expertise in agentic coding tools and frameworks to build production systems.
- Skilled in open-ended problem spaces with evolving requirements.
- Expertise with structured data and workflows to build high-quality, scalable solutions.
- Skilled in working across technical and non-technical teams to translate needs into practical outcomes.
- Strong ownership mindset focused on shipping, learning, and continuous improvement.
- 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 working on agent workflows, orchestration layers, and evaluation processes.
- Expertise with protocol-driven systems (e.g., MCP or similar).
- Strong 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)
- 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.
- 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 and databases to support analytics initiatives.
- Perform data quality assessments and ensure data integrity for accurate model development.
- Develop, validate, and tune predictive models using advanced statistical and machine learning techniques.
- Translate complex business problems into data-driven solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
- Create clear and impactful data visualizations to communicate insights to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy and monitor models in production environments.
- Mentor junior team members on analytical methods and best practices.
Benefits
- 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 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
