(USA) Staff, Data Scientist

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart is hiring a Staff Data Scientist to lead end-to-end model development, validation, and deployment across a global Marketplace Payments platform. The role guides cross-functional teams, sets technical vision, and champions cutting-edge AI capabilities to improve decision-making and customer experience.

You will recruit, coach, and grow a high-performing data science team while delivering scalable, measurable business value through analytics-driven strategies in a fast-paced environment.

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of scalable AI and data science solutions for a global Marketplace Payments platform across current and future marketplaces.
• Define the technical vision, roadmap, and reusable modeling frameworks for Payments & Financial Services.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Business leaders to deliver data-driven solutions that shape product strategy.
• Champion the adoption of emerging AI capabilities to improve decision-making, automation, and customer experience.
• Build scalable data assets, feature engineering, and model monitoring capabilities.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of data scientists.
• Provide technical thought leadership and drive continuous innovation across the organization.

Skills

Machine learning

Predictive analytics

Statistical modeling

AI capabilities

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Python

SQL

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Analytics/CS

Master's degree in Statistics/Analytics/CS

PhD in related field

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
TheStaffDataScientistwillleverageadvancedanalytics,machinelearning,andAItodeliveractionableinsightsthatdrivestrategicbusinessdecisions.Thisroleleadsend-to-endmodeldevelopment,validation,deployment,andscalableAI/MLsolutionswithincomplexdataecosystems.Workingcross-functionally,theytranslatebusinesschallengesintodata-drivenstrategieswhileensuringoperationalimpact.Asapeopleleader,theyareresponsibleforbuilding,coaching,anddevelopingahigh-performingteamofdatascientists.Theyprovidetechnicalthoughtleadership,championtheadoptionofemergingAIcapabilities,anddriveinnovationthroughscalable,intelligentsolutionsacrosstheorganization.
About the team:
The Marketplace Payments & Financial Services team enhances the Marketplace ecosystem by enabling reliable seller payouts, driving monetization, and expanding financial products while managing financial and compliance risks. The Data Science function develops advanced models and AI/ML capabilities to strengthen the intelligence layer within Payments & Financial Services. Operating in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, the team collaborates to deliver data-driven solutions that support business goals and accelerate marketplace success. Members leverage expertise in predictive analytics, machine learning, and data visualization to create scalable, effective financial services that drive innovation and growth.
What you'll do:

• LeadthedevelopmentofscalableAIanddatasciencesolutionsforaglobalMarketplacePaymentsplatformacrosscurrentandfuturemarketplaces.
• Definethetechnicalvision,roadmap,andreusablemodelingframeworksforPayments&FinancialServices.
• PartnerwithProduct,Engineering,Operations,andBusinessleaderstodeliverdata-drivensolutionsthatshapeproductstrategy.
• ChampiontheadoptionofemergingAIcapabilitiestoimprovedecision-making,automation,andcustomerexperience.
• Buildscalabledataassets,featureengineering,andmodelmonitoringcapabilities.
• Lead,coach,anddevelopahigh-performingteamofdatascientists.
• Providetechnicalthoughtleadershipanddrivecontinuousinnovationacrosstheorganization.

What you'll bring:

• Provenexpertiseinmachinelearning,predictiveanalytics,advancedstatisticalmodeling,andAI,deliveringscalablesolutionswithmeasurablebusinessimpact.
• Demonstratedtechnicalleadershipindefiningdatasciencestrategyandestablishingbestpracticesacrossthemodellifecycle.
• Strongpeopleleadershipexperience,includingbuilding,coaching,anddevelopinghigh-performingdatascienceteams.
• ExpertiseinPython,SQL,enterprisedataarchitecture,andscalableAI/MLsolutions.
• Abilitytoinfluenceseniorleadersandcross-functionalpartners,translatingcomplexbusinesschallengesintodata-drivenstrategies.
• ExperiencebuildinggloballyscalableanalyticalcapabilitiesandchampioningtheadoptionofemergingAItechnologies.

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-30008: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00

Sunnyvale, California US-11789: 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 :

- Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

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 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, 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...

1601 SE 10th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.

Walmart is 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 Card

Get 10% off

Walmart 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 U

100% covered

Earn 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.

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

Enjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans.

Paid time off

Take a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family

Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges

Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.

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