(USA) Senior, Data Scientist

StartupNWA; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Life insurance

PTO including sick leave

Education benefit

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to design and deploy data-driven solutions that support strategic objectives. Lead cross-functional teams, mentor junior members, and ensure scalable, governance-aligned models across a dynamic data ecosystem.

You will build advanced ML models, perform EDA and feature engineering, and translate business needs into deployable analytics. The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders and delivering measurable impact on decision-making and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3 years' analytics experience.
• Master’s degree and 1 year analytics experience.
• Alternatively 5 years of analytics experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source data from multiple domains with quality checks.
• Develop, test, and deploy advanced analytical models using Python.
• Perform exploratory data analysis and feature engineering to boost model accuracy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into data solutions.
• Create clear data visualizations to communicate insights.
• Mentor junior team members on modeling techniques.
• Ensure scalability and governance for deployed models.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data Visualization

Data Engineering

Model Deployment

Mentoring

Cross-functional Collaboration

Data Governance

Domain Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

5 years of analytics experience

Tools

Spark

Scala

R

Job description

Position Summary

Role summary: As a Senior Data Scientist at Walmart, you will leverage advanced analytical techniques and domain expertise to identify, develop, and deploy data-driven solutions that support strategic business objectives. This role involves designing robust models, performing exploratory data analysis, and ensuring scalable implementation while maintaining data quality and governance standards. You will collaborate across functions to translate complex business challenges into actionable insights, mentor team members, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency within a dynamic data ecosystem.

About the team: Our team combines expertise in data engineering, software engineering, data science, and business analysis to deliver precise, production-ready solutions aligned with business goals. We develop enterprise-scale machine learning systems integral to every Walmart customer transaction, focusing on extracting and processing product attributes that ensure accurate taxation across all sales channels. Our work impacts every checkout and receipt, driving significant real-world outcomes. Collaborating closely with business stakeholders, we translate complex challenges into scalable AI applications, continuously enhancing model performance to support Walmart’s operational excellence and innovation at scale.

What you’ll do

• Identify and source relevant data from multiple business domains, ensuring data quality and fitness for purpose.
• Develop, test, and deploy advanced analytical models using Python to solve complex business problems.
• Perform exploratory data analysis and feature engineering to enhance model accuracy and robustness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into data-driven solutions and actionable insights.
• Create clear, impactful data visualizations to communicate findings effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor junior team members on modeling techniques and best practices.
• Support scalability and sustainability of deployed models in production environments.

What you’ll bring

• Extensive experience in data science, machine learning, and advanced analytical modeling techniques.
• Proficiency in Python programming, SQL, and data engineering practices.
• Strong knowledge of data visualization tools and best practices to communicate complex insights effectively.
• Expertise in data quality assessment, data source identification, and data strategy implementation.
• Ability to develop, test, validate, and deploy scalable analytical models in production environments.
• Solid understanding of business domains and ability to translate business requirements into data-driven solutions.
• Experience mentoring junior associates and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve business objectives.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

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

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: Stock.

Primary Location

905 Customer Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

• Option 1- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 3 years' experience in an analytics related field.
• Option 2- Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 1 years' experience in an analytics related field.
• Option 3 - 5 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
• Master’s degree 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.