Principal Data Scientist — Causal Inference & Experiments

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance-based bonuses

401(k)

Medical/vision/dental coverage

PTO

Parental leave

Military leave pay

Adoption & surrogacy reimbursement

Walmart-paid education benefits

Job summary

A leading retail corporation is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead causal inference and experimentation initiatives within its omnichannel platform. This role requires deep expertise in causal analysis, advanced modeling skills, and the ability to communicate complex insights effectively. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in data science or analytics, a graduate degree in a relevant field, and strong technical skills in SQL, Python, and R. Benefits include competitive pay, performance bonuses, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data science, applied research, or analytics roles.
• Deep expertise in causal inference and experimentation.
• Advanced modeling and statistical skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the causal measurement strategy for major initiatives.
• Design and evaluate large‑scale experimentation frameworks.
• Translate complex causal findings into executive-ready insights.

Skills

Causal inference

Experimentation

Statistical modeling

SQL

Python

R

Strategic thinking

Executive influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree in a relevant field

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Spark

Scala

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

A leading retail corporation is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead causal inference and experimentation initiatives within its omnichannel platform. This role requires deep expertise in causal analysis, advanced modeling skills, and the ability to communicate complex insights effectively. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in data science or analytics, a graduate degree in a relevant field, and strong technical skills in SQL, Python, and R. Benefits include competitive pay, performance bonuses, and comprehensive health coverage.