Walmart

Staff, Data Scientist

Walmart$110K — $220K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD (> 6 years) or Master's (> 8 years) in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Strong experience with machine learning and statistics, with original contributions in practice.
  • Proficiency in Python and at least one additional programming language (Java/Scala).
  • Expertise in big data ecosystems, including SQL/Hive and Spark.
  • Experience in building and deploying advanced machine learning models, including deep learning.
  • Strong business acumen and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop scalable data science solutions for marketing intelligence.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to transform algorithmic insights into actionable strategies.
  • Mentor junior data scientists and manage multiple concurrent projects.
  • Drive improvements in data science initiatives by adhering to industry best practices.
  • Conduct and report original and collaborative research in data science.

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching and stock purchase plan.
  • Paid maternity and parental leave.
  • Generous PTO that exceeds sick leave laws.
  • Live Better U education benefit program covering tuition and fees.
  • Eligibility for performance awards based on performance.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
A Staff data scientist would be expected to play an important role in developing and scaling data science solutions in order to achieve outstanding business outcomes for Marketplace.
  • Working together with a team of data scientists and machine learning engineers to develop, implement, and test scalable solutions for marketing intelligence domain.
  • Consult with business stakeholders across Marketplace functions regarding algorithm-based recommendations and be a thought-leader to develop these into business actions.
  • Mentor junior members and Individually execute multiple projects at the same time.
  • Manage the continuous improvement of data science and machine learning led initiatives by following industry best practices and staying up-to-date with the state-of-the-art in data science research.
  • Excellent academic or industrial track record of proposing, conducting and reporting results of original research, plus collaborative research with publications.


Position Requirements
  • Very good knowledge of the foundations of machine learning and statistics and has made significant original contributions to the area in practice.
  • Solid experience working with state-of-the-art agentic, Gen AI, supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms on real-world problems, preferably in ecommerce domain.
  • Strong Python coding skills and able to work with at least one other programming language such as Java/Scala.
  • Ability to work in a big data ecosystem - expert in SQL/Hive and ability to work with Spark.
  • Extensive experience building and deploying state of the art models (classic ML and Deep learning)
  • Strong ability to understand the business and good stakeholder management capabilities and has mentored data scientists in developing ML solutions.


Qualifications

PhD with > 6 years of experience / Master's degree with > 8 years of experience. Educational qualifications should be preferably in Computer Science or a related area. Experience should be relevant to the role.

Good to have:
  • Experience in ecommerce domain.
  • Demonstrated success in data science platforms like Kaggle.


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.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock








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 4 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 2 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 3: 6 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, 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...

2501 Se J St, Ste A, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, United States of America

About Walmart

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Market Cap
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Net Income
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Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$559.1 billion
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