Data Scientist III at Walmart

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Walmart Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven experience building and deploying Agentic AI, OR and ML models for real-world applications, including performance tuning, validation, and A/B testing
  • Strong programming skills in Python and SQL, plus experience with common ML libraries and open-source frameworks such as ADK, LangGraph, scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow
  • Hands-on experience working with large datasets, distributed compute, and production data pipelines
  • Excellent communication, structured problem solving, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while driving clarity and outcomes
  • Excellent academic or industrial track record of proposing, conducting, and reporting results of original research, plus collaborative research with publications

Responsibilities

  • Own the full data science lifecycle from problem framing and data discovery through modeling, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring
  • Build robust predictive, optimization, and experimental solutions using modern ML and statistical methods, then iterate based on offline and online performance
  • Develop reliable data pipelines and features in partnership with data engineering, and uphold data quality, governance, and scalability standards
  • Communicate findings with compelling narratives and visualizations for technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership
  • Collaborate in cross-functional squads with product, engineering, analytics, and operations to launch and improve ML solutions in production
  • Stay current on ML, Agentic AI, and optimization techniques and evaluate their practical impact within large-scale systems

Skills

Agentic AI
Machine Learning
Operations Research
Predictive Modeling
Optimization
Data Pipelines
ML Deployment
Statistical Methods
Data Governance
Data Visualization

Walmart

Global retail chain offering affordable products

About Walmart

Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.

Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans

Risks

Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.

Differentiation

Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.

Upsides

Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.

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