(USA) Staff, Data Scientist

Walmart, Inc.

$143K — $286K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field with relevant analytics experience
  • Proficiency in Python and data visualization tools (Matplotlib, Plotly, Tableau)
  • Strong background in predictive analytics and machine learning techniques
  • Experience with data quality assessment and data governance
  • Ability to communicate complex data insights clearly to stakeholders
  • Knowledge of business domains for actionable data solutions
  • Skills in statistical modeling and exploratory data analysis

Responsibilities

  • Identify and source data from various business domains for analytics
  • Ensure data quality and integrity for accurate modeling
  • Develop and tune predictive models using advanced analytics techniques
  • Create data visualizations to communicate insights effectively
  • Translate business challenges into data-driven solutions
  • Collaborate with teams to deploy and monitor scalable models
  • Mentor junior team members on best practices in analytics and communication

Benefits

  • Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Financial benefits such as 401(k), stock purchase plans, and life insurance
  • Comprehensive paid time off including parental and bereavement leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Company discounts and Military Leave Pay
  • Education benefits fully covering tuition and fees for associates
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Role summary:

Walmart is seeking a Staff Data Scientist to leverage advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to solve complex business challenges. This role involves identifying and sourcing relevant data, developing predictive models, and delivering actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. The successful candidate will collaborate across functions to translate business needs into data-driven solutions, ensuring data quality and model robustness. Expertise in data visualization and communication is essential to effectively present findings to stakeholders. This position supports Walmart's commitment to innovation and operational excellence through data science.
About the team:

The team specializes in leveraging advanced analytics, including AB testing, product analytics, and business analytics, to drive data-informed decisions. They apply predictive analytics, machine learning algorithms, and data visualization techniques to extract actionable insights. Collaborating across functions, the team supports business objectives by identifying data sources, ensuring data quality, and developing scalable models. Members utilize programming skills in Python and exploratory data analysis to solve complex problems. The team fosters continuous learning and innovation, delivering impactful solutions that enhance business performance and customer experiences through strategic data initiatives.
What you'll do:
  • Identify and source relevant data from multiple business domains and databases to support analytics initiatives.
  • Conduct data quality assessments and ensure data integrity for accurate analysis and modeling.
  • Develop, validate, and tune predictive models using advanced statistical and machine learning techniques.
  • Design and implement data visualizations to effectively communicate insights to stakeholders.
  • Translate complex business problems into data-driven solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy scalable models and monitor their performance.
  • Mentor team members on analytical methods, coding best practices, and data storytelling.

What you'll bring:
  • Proven expertise in predictive analytics, machine learning algorithms, and advanced analytics techniques.
  • Proficiency in Python programming and data visualization tools such as Matplotlib, Plotly, or Tableau.
  • Strong skills in exploratory data analysis and statistical modeling to interpret complex datasets.
  • Experience with data strategy, including data quality assessment, data governance, and scalable data storage solutions.
  • Ability to evaluate, validate, and tune models using appropriate metrics and best practices.
  • Knowledge of business domains to translate requirements into actionable data insights and solutions.
  • Effective communication skills to present data findings clearly to stakeholders and mentor junior team members.


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 $143,000.00 - $286,000.00

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 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...

850 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States of America

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