Walmart

(USA) Data Scientist III

Walmart$90K — $180K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Analytics, Computer Science or related field.
  • 2 years of experience in analytics or 4 years of relevant experience for candidates without a degree.
  • Proven track record in building and deploying Agentic AI and ML models.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and SQL, with familiarity in ML frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
  • Experience with large datasets and production data pipelines.

Responsibilities

  • Apply advanced AI techniques to develop analytical models for business challenges.
  • Conduct exploratory data analysis and hypothesis testing for actionable insights.
  • Collaborate with teams to convert business requirements into scalable data solutions.
  • Support the deployment and sustainability of models in production.
  • Develop and maintain code to ensure data quality and model performance.
  • Communicate findings through data visualization and storytelling.

Benefits

  • Health benefits: medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase, and life insurance.
  • Paid time off benefits: PTO, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
  • Additional benefits: short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, and Military Leave Pay.
  • Education program covering tuition, books, and fees for various degrees and certifications.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Role summary:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative Data Scientist to design, develop and implement production-grade Agentic AI, advanced machine learning solutions at enterprise scale. You will translate ambiguous business questions into measurable problems, build models and data products end to end, and communicate clear insights that influence decisions across the business.
The successful candidate will collaborate across functions to translate business challenges into data solutions, support data quality and governance standards, and mentor junior team members. Proficiency in programming, data management, and visualization tools is essential to deliver actionable insights that drive strategic initiatives and operational improvements.
About the team:

The Sam's Club Applied AI Team collaborates closely with supply chain and replenishment units to transform end-to-end systems. This team applies critical thinking and data-driven approaches to solve complex challenges and enhance operational efficiency. Members possess expertise in data analytics, strategy, and execution, working together to design innovative supply chain solutions. The team values continuous improvement and leverages advanced technologies to shape the future of supply chain and replenishment, ultimately aiming to improve the experience for members. Join a motivated group dedicated to impactful, data-informed decision-making and operational excellence.
What you'll do:
  • Apply advanced statistical, machine learning, and agentic AI techniques to develop and validate analytical models that address complex business challenges.
  • Conduct exploratory data analysis, feature selection, and hypothesis testing to derive actionable insights.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions.
  • Support deployment, scalability, and sustainability of models in production environments.
  • Develop, test, and maintain code using Python, SQL, and related tools to ensure data quality and model performance.
  • Communicate findings through effective data visualization and storytelling to influence business decisions.

What you'll bring:
  • Proven experience building and deploying Agentic AI, OR and ML models for real-world applications, including performance tuning, validation, and A/B testing.
  • Proficiency in advanced statistical methods, exploratory data analysis, and feature selection for analytical modeling.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and SQL, plus experience with common ML libraries and open-source frameworks such as ADK, LangGraph, scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.
  • Hands-on experience working with large datasets, distributed compute, and production data pipelines.
  • Solid understanding of business requirements and ability to translate them into data-driven solutions.
  • Excellent academic or industrial track record of proposing, conducting, and reporting results of original research, plus collaborative research with publications.


At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!

-Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage

-Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance

-Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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.

- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

Live Better U is a company 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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location).








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

2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America

About Walmart

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2,300 employees
Market Cap
$387 billion
Industry
Net Income
$13.5 billion
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$559.1 billion
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