(USA) Staff, Data Scientist

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

90d • $110,000 - $220,000

About The Position

As a Staff Data Scientist, you will develop, deploy, and optimize data-driven solutions to address Walmart's operational and strategic needs. You will work with large-scale datasets, implement machine learning models, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable, and efficient APIs and data systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field; advanced degrees are a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or related fields.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
• Hands-on experience with big data tools and frameworks, including PySpark.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining APIs for machine learning or data-driven applications.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and experience implementing automated workflows for model deployment.
• Strong understanding of data pipelines, ETL processes, and scalable data handling techniques.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with optimization, operations research, computer vision, and recommender systems.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and parallel computing for performance optimization.
• Background in applying statistical methods to real-world business problems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models and algorithms to address key business challenges, including supply chain optimization, customer personalization, and operational efficiency.
• Implement scalable data pipelines using PySpark and other big data tools to process and analyze large-scale datasets.
• Build and maintain APIs for deploying machine learning models and integrating with business systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient and reliable deployment of machine learning solutions.
• Optimize and maintain workflows for data processing and model training, focusing on performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Apply best practices in software development, including code versioning, testing, and documentation.
• Work closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into data-driven solutions and actionable insights.

Benefits

• Health benefits including medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits including PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree