Principal, Data Scientist at Walmart

Sunnyvale, California, United States

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

Requirements

  • Knowledge of coding languages like SQL, Java, C, Python, and others
  • Testing methods such as static, dynamic, software composition analysis, manual penetration testing
  • Business domain understanding
  • Knowledge of Analytics, big data analytics, automation techniques and methods
  • Understanding of Functional business domain and scenarios
  • Categories of data and where it is held
  • Database technologies and distributed datastores (e.g., SQL, NoSQL)
  • Understanding of business value and relevance of data and data-enabled insights
  • Understanding of Data Management, Data Quality Standards, and Data Governance
  • Industry and environmental factors
  • Relevant business metrics and business areas
  • Visualization guidelines and best practices for complex data types
  • Multiple data visualization tools (e.g., Python, R, GGplot, Matplotlib, Plotly, Tableau, PowerBI)
  • Communication, influencing technique, and emotional intelligence

Responsibilities

  • Code Development and Testing: Write code to develop solutions and application features, create test cases, review and validate solution designs, and test code using appropriate approaches
  • Tech Problem Formulation: Analyze business problems, identify root causes, recommend solutions, and set deliverables based on success criteria
  • Quantify Business Impact: Define key metrics to measure progress and effectiveness of solutions
  • Data Source Identification: Understand data requirements, identify suitable data sources, and perform initial data quality checks
  • Data Strategy: Understand and apply principles of data strategy to business problems, and unlock the monetary value of data assets
  • Understanding Business Context: Evaluate business cases, translate requirements into strategies, and align them to business objectives
  • Mentor Team Members: Provide guidance on data sources and quality, and share new business insights
  • Data Visualization: Identify and recommend visualization tools, generate visualizations, and use advanced visualization techniques

Skills

SQL
Java
Python
Big Data Analytics
Automation
Data Quality
Problem-Solving
Business Analysis

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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