Senior, Data Scientist at Walmart

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

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

Requirements

  • Solid foundation in machine learning, statistical analysis, and data science, with the ability to design, build, and evaluate models that solve complex business problems
  • Practical experience developing and deploying AI and ML solutions, including exposure to LLMs and emerging agentic AI systems that enhance automation and intelligent decision-making
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern ML frameworks, with experience building and maintaining scalable data science and AI/ML pipelines
  • Collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and knowledge sharing within cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Develop, test, and deploy data science and AI/ML solutions — including data preparation, feature engineering, model training, evaluation, and deployment — ensuring quality, scalability, and alignment with business goals
  • Translate business challenges into analytical or machine learning problems by selecting and applying suitable statistical and computational methods to generate actionable insights
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and business teams to translate insights into practical, data-driven solutions that improve operational efficiency and customer experience
  • Design, develop, and implement advanced machine learning and AI solutions that solve complex business problems and create measurable impact across multiple domains

Skills

Machine Learning
AI
Statistical Analysis
Data Science
Feature Engineering
Model Training
Model Evaluation
Model Deployment
Data Preparation
Optimization

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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