(USA) Principal, Data Scientist at Walmart

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Retail, E-commerce, Data ScienceIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or PhD in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, along with a minimum of five years of experience in an analytics-related field. They should possess a deep understanding of neural networks, attention architectures, and other deep learning and machine learning concepts, including familiarity with statistical models like linear and generalized linear models, experiment design, and testing. Proven experience in solving business problems using deep learning and machine learning methods, as well as experience with optimization problems, is required. Strong software development skills in Python, SQL, R, Scala, or Java, and experience with deployment and production processes are also necessary.

Responsibilities

As a Principal Data Scientist, the candidate will lead a high-caliber team to build large-scale time series forecasting systems, integrate global forecasting models like Temporal Fusion Transformers and Nbeats to enhance forecasting precision, and generate synthetic time series data for improved model training. They will develop data science systems and tools for retail and e-commerce applications, leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to summarize data and build chat applications, train large neural networks, and deploy them as automated batch pipelines using Airflow. The role involves establishing cross-functional relationships, collaborating with product stakeholders and business owners to formulate and produce solutions, and working with engineering and product teams.

Skills

Python

SQL

Scala

Java

Deep Learning

Machine Learning

Neural Networks

Attention Architectures

Statistical Models

Linear Models

Generalized Linear Models

Experiment Design

Testing

Time Series Forecasting

Temporal Fusion Transformers

Nbeats

Large Language Models (LLMs)

Airflow

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

(USA) Principal, Data Scientist at Walmart

Requirements

Responsibilities

Skills

Walmart

About Walmart

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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