Distinguished, Data Scientist

Walmart, Inc.

$156K — $312K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (20+ years experience), Master's degree (17+ years experience), or Ph.D. (14+ years experience) in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.
  • Minimum 10 years acting as a technical lead.
  • Experience in data science, machine learning, and optimization models preferred.
  • Publications or peer-review experience in relevant journals preferred.
  • Familiarity with Python, Spark, Scala, or R assessed through relevant tests.

Responsibilities

  • Drive innovative solutions using advanced AI and ML models at scale.
  • Develop statistical and computational models to derive insights from data.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align on marketplace strategies.
  • Synthesize large data sets to support project goals and ensure data integrity.
  • Mentor Data Scientists and Analysts for Marketplace growth and operational efficiency.
  • Identify trends in data using advanced analytics techniques.
  • Build and maintain AI and ML models for future scalability.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to mentor and guide data science teams.
  • Engagement in high-impact, strategic projects impacting Marketplace.
  • Collaboration with various organizational leaders.
  • Access to cutting-edge AI and ML technologies.
  • Chance to influence global business strategies through data insights.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
As a Distinguished Data Scientist in the Marketplace data sciences team, you'll have the opportunity to:
  • Drive innovative strategic solutions for Marketplace utilizing advanced SOTA AI and ML solutions at large scale and at accelerated pace.
  • Drive data-derived insights by developing advanced statistical models, machine learning algorithms and computational algorithms based on business initiatives
  • Work closely with Directors, Sr. Managers of Data Science, and leaders of Architecture, Engineering, Product & business teams to drive the Organizational strategy around Marketplace.
  • Direct the gathering of data, assess data validity and synthesize data into large analytics datasets to support project goals
  • Mentor and guide a set of Data Scientists, Data Analysts across IDC and US to drive Marketplace growth and operation efficiency using advanced Machine Learning and Gen AI.
  • Utilize big data analytics and advanced data science techniques to identify trends, patterns, and discrepancies in data. Determine additional data needed to support insights
  • Build and train AI/ML models for replication for future projects
  • Deploy and maintain the data science solutions
  • Communicate recommendations to business partners and influence future plans based on insights


Position Responsibility
  • Consult with product/business stakeholders on algorithmic recommendations and translate insights into actions.
  • Lead and mentor domain data science teams to deliver ML products on time.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to drive end-to-end content improvement.
  • Research and develop innovative content-improvement solutions leveraging multilingual and multimodal foundation models.
  • Identify complex business opportunities solvable with advanced ML/Computer Vision; evaluate and prioritize business cases.
  • Define success criteria, deliverables, and KPIs; quantify and track business impact of ML products.
  • Establish model evaluation/testing standards and documentation; guide deployment via MLOps best practices.
  • Communicate recommendations, influence partners globally, and drive innovation while upholding company values and ethics.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's with > 20 years, Masters > 17 years OR Ph.D. in Comp Science/Statistics/Mathematics with > 14 years of relevant experience. Educational qualifications should be Computer Science/Statistics/Mathematics or a related area.
  • Experience of acting as a tech lead for > 10 years


Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 6 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 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, Publications or active peer reviewer in related journals or conference, 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.

Primary Location...

10900 Ne 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004, United States of America

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