(USA) Staff, Data Scientist

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Role summary:

The (USA) Staff, Data Scientist plays a critical role in leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning, and data visualization to drive informed business decisions. This position requires expertise in identifying and sourcing relevant data, developing and validating predictive models, and deploying scalable solutions.

The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex business challenges into data-driven strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The successful candidate will also mentor associates, promote best practices in data science, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and business value.

About the team

The Applied AI team develops advanced Search and Personalization solutions to improve product discovery and the shopping experience. Utilizing machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI, the team builds scalable systems aligned with business objectives. Members collaborate by applying expertise in algorithms, data analysis, and solution design to deliver impactful results.

The team fosters a professional environment focused on technical excellence, continuous improvement, and customer-centered innovation, driving significant advancements in data science and artificial intelligence across the organization.

What you'll do:

• Identify and source relevant data from multiple business domains, ensuring data quality and suitability for analysis.
• Develop and implement data strategies aligned with business objectives, focusing on data management, governance, and scalability.
• Design, build, and validate predictive models using advanced machine learning and statistical techniques to solve complex business problems.
• Create clear, insightful data visualizations and reports to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into analytical solutions and support decision-making.
• Mentor junior team members on modeling techniques, data interpretation, and best practices.

What you'll bring:

• Proven expertise in predictive analytics, machine learning algorithms, and advanced statistical modeling techniques.
• Proficiency in Python programming and data visualization tools such as Matplotlib, Plotly, Tableau, or PowerBI.
• Strong understanding of data strategy, including data quality, governance, and scalable data storage solutions.
• Experience in model assessment, validation, deployment, and continuous monitoring using appropriate evaluation metrics.
• Ability to translate complex business problems into data-driven solutions with domain knowledge across multiple business functions.
• Skilled in exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and applying AI and deep learning methods.
• Effective communication skills to present insights and guide junior team members.

At Walmart, 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 (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and 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 $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

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Minimum Qualifications...

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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 fieldPreferred 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... -----------------------

815 Eleventh Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-4731, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.