Position Summary...Role summary:
As a Principal Data Scientist, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced optimization, machine learning, and AI solutions that drive strategic outcomes across Walmart's Perishables network. You will translate complex business challenges into scalable analytical products, influence enterprise decision-making, and shape data science strategy. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong business acumen, and exceptional communication skills. You will partner with cross-functional leaders, mentor data scientists, and champion innovative approaches that deliver measurable operational and customer impact.
What you'll do...- Lead the development and deployment of optimization, machine learning, and AI solutions using Python, SQL, and modern data science frameworks.
- Drive end-to-end analytics initiatives from problem definition through production implementation.
- Design scalable models and decision-support tools that improve operational performance.
- Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities and translate requirements into actionable solutions.
- Establish best practices for modeling, experimentation, and data quality.
- Mentor and develop data scientists while influencing technical strategy across teams.
- Monitor and continuously improve model performance and business outcomes.
What you'll bring:- Deep expertise in optimization, machine learning, statistical modeling, and AI applications, including agentic AI.
- Proven experience delivering production-grade data science solutions at scale using Python and modern ML frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of SQL, data architecture, and integrating structured and unstructured data sources.
- Exceptional ability to communicate complex analyses to technical and business audiences.
- Demonstrated success leading through ambiguity, influencing stakeholders, and driving enterprise-level impact.
- A customer-focused mindset, intellectual curiosity, and passion for solving complex business problems through data and innovation.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
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 5 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 3 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 3: 7 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...805 Respect, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
