Position Summary...What you'll do...We are seeking a talented and passionate Director, Data Science, you will lead a high-impact team responsible for driving ML initiatives across Walmart's global retail platforms. You will develop and execute data science strategies for forecasting and gen AI, ensuring Walmart delivers the right value to customers while maximizing business performance.
What you'll do: As
Director, Data Science, you will lead and develop a team that enables Walmart US in-store and e-commerce. This role is focused on
people leadership and
operational optimization-translating strategy into execution by aligning cross-functional partners, optimizing fulfillment network design decisions, and driving in-year initiatives.
What you'll bring: - Lead and grow a team of data scientists and data engineers dedicated to forecasting and gen AI initiatives.
- Partner with product, engineering, merchandising, and business stakeholders to identify opportunities and align on strategic initiatives.
- Oversee the end-to-end data science lifecycle: problem scoping, literature review, model design, algorithmic optimization, engineering integration, deployment, monitoring, and impact measurement.
- Drive AI innovation in forecasting, including experimentation with new models and algorithms to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Ensure robust model governance, reproducibility, and ethical AI practices.
- Communicate complex technical concepts and business impact effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership.
- Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and executive leadership.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in data science and AI.
Benefits:Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Minimum Qualifications...Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 6 years' experience in an analytics related field.
Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 4 years' experience in an analytics related field.
Option 3: 8 years' experience in an analytics or related field
Preferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
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, Supervisory experience, 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.
Primary Location...840 W California Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4828, United States of America
