(USA) Data Scientist III

Walmart; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Data Scientist to join its Indirect Procurement Tech team, where you'll leverage advanced data science techniques to solve complex business problems. You'll develop custom analytical models, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute significantly to Walmart's procurement processes while working with cutting-edge technologies.

Benefits

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid maternity and parental leave

PTO

Various health plans

Educational benefits

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in related field required.
• 2 years of analytics experience or similar field required.
• Strong understanding of data science techniques and machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy custom analytical models using machine learning.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis on large datasets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement models.

Skills

Python

C++

Machine Learning

Statistical Inference

Data Analysis

Object Detection

Deep Learning

Education

Master's degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology

Tools

TensorFlow

Keras

PyTorch

scipy

scikit-learn

matplotlib

seaborn

pandas

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Walmart’s Enterprise Business Services (EBS) is a powerhouse of seven exceptional teams delivering world-class technology solutions and services, making a profound impact at every level of Walmart. As a key part of Walmart Global Tech, our teams set the bar for operational excellence and leverage emerging technology to support millions of customers, associates, and stakeholders worldwide. Joining EBS means embarking on a journey of limitless growth, relentless innovation, and the chance to set new industry standards that shape the future of Walmart.

Join the Indirect Procurement Tech (IPT) team as a data scientist and be part of a dynamic group that develops and supports platforms and systems that facilitate indirect procurement for all Walmart facilities worldwide. As a team member, you'll use cutting-edge data science techniques to identify and solve complex business problems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement and scale your solutions. You'll work with large datasets, develop custom analytical models using machine learning and deep learning techniques, and fine-tune object detection/segmentation models from scratch. With a master's degree in a related field and at least two years of experience in analytics, you'll bring the skills and knowledge necessary to make a significant impact on Walmart's procurement processes.

About Team:

Our team works closely with our US stores and eCommerce business to better serve customers by empowering team members, stores, and merchants with technological innovation. From groceries and entertainment to sporting goods and crafts, Walmart U.S. offers an extensive selection that our customers value, whether they shop online at Walmart.com, through mobile apps, or in-store. Focus areas include customers, stores and employees, in-store service, merchant tools, merchant data science, and search and personalization.

What you'll do:

• Develop and deploy custom analytical models using techniques such as machine learning, deep learning, and statistical inference
• Conduct exploratory data analysis and perform trend and cluster analysis on large datasets
• Identify and solve complex business problems using data-driven solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and scale analytical models
• Write code to develop and test solutions using recommended programming languages and frameworks

What you'll bring:

• Master's degree or equivalent in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 2 years of experience in analytics or related field
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C++
• Experience with version control, containers, VMs, and openCV techniques
• Strong understanding of data science techniques such as multi-dimensional regression, SVMs, KNN, PCA, and clustering techniques
• Experience building and scaling CNNs, fine-tuning models like YOLO and R-CNN for image context, and developing custom object detection/segmentation models from scratch
• Familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorch
• Experience with data analysis using libraries like scipy, scikit-learn, matplotlib, seaborn, pandas
• Ability to work with REST APIs, server-client architecture, and frameworks like Flask and FastAPI to handle large volumes of images

About Walmart Global Tech:

Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts, and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in future skillsets and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those starting their careers as well as experienced professionals looking for the next big opportunity. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills, and impact millions by reimagining the future of retail.

Walmart’s culture is a competitive advantage, fostered by in-person collaboration, rapid alignment, and innovation. We use our campuses to create meaningful connections and invest in our associates' development.

Our hubs include Walmart’s global headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, with primary offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York/New Jersey.

Benefits:

Beyond our competitive compensation, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, various health plans, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe helping our associates, customers, and communities live better involves understanding, respecting, and valuing diverse styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions. We are committed to inclusivity.

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities and qualifications. The full Job Description will be available during the hiring process.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay, performance bonuses, and benefits for a balanced life. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401(k), stock purchase, life insurance, PTO, parental leave, family care leave, and more. PTO can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes, depending on your job classification and employment length. It will meet or exceed legal requirements.

For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program covering various levels of education, fully paid including tuition, books, and fees. Eligibility depends on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change.

For more benefits and eligibility details, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00, with additional performance bonuses and possibly stock options.

Minimum Qualifications:

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field plus 2 years of analytics experience. Option 2: Master’s degree in a relevant field. Option 3: 4 years of analytics experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in data science, machine learning, optimization models, and related advanced skills. Successful assessments in Python, Spark, Scala, or R are valued. Knowledge of creating accessible digital experiences and implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards is preferred.

Primary Location: 805 Se Moberly Ln, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States