(USA) Staff, Data Scientist

Walmart; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid maternity and parental leave

PTO

Live Better U education benefits

Job summary

Walmart Global Tech seeks a Staff Data Scientist to build scalable end-to-end ML data products within the Marketplace engineering organization. You will collaborate with product managers and business stakeholders to deliver robust machine learning solutions aligned with Walmart's objectives.

You will own the MLOps lifecycle, design scalable training and inference pipelines, apply SRE principles to ML workloads, monitor performance, and mentor junior MLEs while collaborating across teams to scale

Qualifications

• Foundations of machine learning and statistics.
• Experience in ML, supervised/unsupervised and deep learning.
• Ability to translate complex problems into data science algorithms.
• Experience with big data analytics and identifying patterns in large datasets.
• Strong Python skills and data structures knowledge.
• Experience with Hadoop/Spark ecosystem.
• Hands-on Git experience.
• Experience with SQL and data warehouses.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable end-to-end data science solutions for ML data products.
• Own the MLOps lifecycle from data monitoring to model deployment and maintenance.
• Develop scalable MLOps infrastructure and pipelines (e.g., Kafka-based logging).
• Apply SRE principles to ML workloads, optimize cloud deployments and latency.
• Lead code quality through reviews and mentor junior MLEs.
• Provide high-level architectural guidance and break down complex tasks.
• Build training, inference, and monitoring pipelines used across Marketplace initiatives.
• Enhance data feedback/annotation workflows for labeling efficiency.
• Collaborate with product/business stakeholders to deploy holistic ML solutions.
• Balance model accuracy with computational efficiency and business impact.

Skills

ML foundations

ML algorithms

Big data analytics

Python

Hadoop/Spark

Git

SQL/Databases

Tools

Kafka

Git

Job description

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Bellevue, WA: $132,000 - $264,000/yr

Bentonville, AR: $110,000 - $220,000/yr

Regular/ PermanentSalaried

Position Summary

Walmart Marketplace Walmart Marketplace is a key part of e-commerce at Walmart. It is a gateway for Third-Party Sellers to manage their operations, such as onboarding, catalogs, order fulfillment, global opportunities, and return & refund management. We are responsible for providing the best in-class marketplace experience for our sellers and customers through the design, development, and operations of highly scalable systems. We interact with multiple teams within the company to develop scalable, robust technical solutions. The data scientist role will be part of the data science team and will play a key role working along with others within the Marketplace engineering organization, product managers and business stakeholders to build Machine Learning products. More about Marketplace: https://marketplace.walmart.com/

What you'll do

• As a full stack Staff Data Scientist for Walmart, you will be responsible for building scalable end-to-end data science solutions for our data products.


• Own the MLOps lifecycle, from data monitoring to refactoring data science code to building robust model monitoring workflows for model lifecycle management.


• Can develop and maintain scalable MLOps infrastructure, such as building Kafka pipeline for unified logging and monitoring across multiple projects.


• Apply SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) principles for ML workloads, optimizing cloud deployments, monitoring performance and troubleshooting application latency or operational issues.


• Lead code quality and engineering best practices by conducting code reviews and mentoring junior MLEs.


• Can provide high-level architectural project guidance, break down complex tasks, and help resolve project challenges for the team.


• Build continuous, distributed and scalable training pipeline, inference pipeline and performance monitoring pipeline to be used across several Marketplace initiatives.


• Enhance data feedback/annotation workflows to improve efficiency of our labeling team.


• Demonstrate strong thought-leadership and consult with product and business stakeholders to build, scale and deploy holistic machine learning solutions after successful prototyping.


• Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders to align AI solutions with Walmart's business objectives.


• Build and deploy end-to-end models, balancing accuracy, computational efficiency, and business impact.

What you'll bring

• Very good knowledge of the foundations of machine learning and statistics.


• Experience in machine learning, supervised and unsupervised and deep learning.


• Experience in analyzing the complex problems and translate it into data science algorithms.


• Experience with big data analytics - identifying trends, patterns, and outliers in large volumes of data.


• Strong Experience in Python with excellent knowledge of Data Structures.


• Strong Experience with big data platforms - Hadoop (Hive, Pig, Map Reduce, Scala, Spark).


• Hands on experience with Git.


• Experience with SQL and relational databases, data warehouse.

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 expert's 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 the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail. Walmart's culture is a competitive advantage, and it's fostered by being together. Working together in person allows us to collaborate, align quickly and innovate with greater speed. We use our campuses to create purposeful connection rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates. Our hubs: Walmart is a global company with offices across the United States and around the world. Our global headquarters is in Bentonville, Arkansas, with primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay area and New York/New Jersey.

Benefits

• Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.


• Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

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.

Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00

Dear Washington US-11663: The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $264,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock

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

• 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

2501 Se J St, Ste A, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, 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.

Benefits you'll enjoy

• Discount CardGet 10% offWalmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.


• Live Better U100% coveredEarn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.


• Walmart AcademyGrow your skillsReady to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.


• Financial perksEnjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans.Paid time offTake a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and moreComprehensive health benefitsMedical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your familyWellbeing programsAccess mental health resources and assistance programs for life's challengesCareer growth opportunitiesTraining, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance. Learn more Life at WalmartImagine a workplace surrounded by innovation. At Walmart's new Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas, we're redefining what it means to work at a global leader. Set on 350 acres of thoughtfully revitalized land, our new campus seamlessly integrates the charm of Northwest Arkansas with cutting edge design and technology. From biking trails and outdoor courtyards to flexible, tech-enabled workspaces, every detail reflects our commitment to sustainability, connection, and culture. With amenities like on-site childcare at our Little Squiggles Children's Enrichment Center, the Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness Center, and a vibrant food hall featuring local and international favorites, we're creating a space where work-life balance isn't just a goal-it's a reality. Beyond the campus, Bentonville offers a dynamic lifestyle with world-class dining, art at the Crystal Bridges Museum, and countless outdoor activities. Whether you're exploring High South cuisine, enjoying live performances at our new amphitheater, or cycling the Razorback Greenway, you'll experience the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities.

Join us at Walmart and grow your career alongside a community that feels like home. This isn't just a workplace-it's a destination for leaders eager to make a difference.

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