Staff, Data Scientist

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•$110,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary... What you'll do... As a Staff Data Scientist, you'll have the opportunity to Drive data-derived insights across a wide range of retail divisions by developing advanced statistical models, machine learning algorithms and computational algorithms based on business initiatives Direct the gathering of data, assess data validity and synthesize data into large analytics datasets to support project goals Lead a team of Data Scientists to solve problems in Global Sourcing domain using advanced Machine Learning and Gen AI. Utilize big data analytics and advanced data science techniques to identify trends, patterns, and discrepancies in data. Determine additional data needed to support insights Build and train AI/ML models for replication for future projects Deploy and maintain the data science solutions Communicate recommendations to business partners and influence future plans based on insights About the team International Data Science team at Walmart Global Tech is focused on using the latest research in machine learning, statistics and optimization to solve business problems in assortment, pricing, sourcing, customer, supply chain, and replenishment areas for multiple countries within Walmart’s global operations. We mine data, distill insights, extract information, build analytical models, deploy Machine Learning algorithms, and use the latest algorithms and technology to empower business decision-making. We work with engineers to build reference architectures and machine learning pipelines in a big data ecosystem to productize our solutions. Advanced analytical algorithms driven by our team will help Walmart to optimize business operations, business practices and change the way our customers shop. What You’ll Do Consult with business stakeholders regarding algorithm-based recommendations and be a thought-leader to develop these into business actions. Guides data scientists and senior data scientists across the domain DS team to ensure on-time delivery of ML products Lead multiple complex ML products and guide senior tech leads in the domain in efficiently leading their products. Proactive identification of complex business problems that can be solved using advanced ML and Generative AI, finding opportunities and gaps in the current business domain Evaluates proposed business cases for projects and initiatives Translates business requirements into strategies, initiatives, and projects and aligns them to business strategy and objectives, and drives the execution of deliverables Sets relevant deliverables based on the established success criteria and define key metrics to measure progress and effectiveness of the solution Quantifies business impact and ensures regular impact measurement of all ML products in the domain. Identifies and reviews model evaluation metrics based on analytical requirements Ensures testing information is documented and maintained by the team Play a key role to solve complex problems, pivotal to Walmart's business and drive actionable insights Utilize product mindset to build, scale and deploy holistic data science products after successful prototyping Demonstrate incremental solution approach with agile and flexible ability to overcome practical problems Articulate and present recommendations to business partners and influence plans based on insights Partner and engage with associates in other regions for delivering the best services to customers around the globe Work with the customer-centric mindset to deliver high-quality business-driven analytic solutions. Drive innovation in approach, method, practices, process, outcome, delivery, or any component of end-to-end problem solving Proactively engages in the external community to build Walmart's brand and learn more about industry practices Promote and support company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity

Requirements

Bachelor's with > 10 years /Masters > 8 years /Ph.D. in Comp Science/Statistics/Mathematics/Quantitative discipline with > 5 years of relevant experience.
Educational qualifications should be Computer Science/Statistics/Mathematics or a related area.
Ability to lead data science projects end to end.
Strong experience in machine learning, supervised and unsupervised: NLP, Classification, Data/Text Mining, Multi-modal supervised and unsupervised models, Neural Networks, Deep Learning Algorithms, Generative AI models.
Experience in analyzing complex problems and translating them into analytical solutions.
Experience in machine learning: Classification models, regression models, NLP, Forecasting, Unsupervised models, Optimization, Recommendation models, deep-learning, Graph ML, Causal inference, Causal ML, Statistical Learning, experimentation
Ability to utilize data science solutions outcomes to drive predictive and prescriptive analytics.
Experience with big data analytics - identifying trends, patterns, and outliers in large volumes of data
Ability to scale and deploy data science solutions.
Experience in LLMs, VLMs, embedding generation from multimodal data, storage and retrieval from Vector Databases, set-up and provisioning of managed LLM gateways, development of Retrieval augmented generation based LLM agents, model selection, iterative prompt engineering and finetuning based on accuracy and user-feedback, monitoring and governance.
Strong Experience in Python, PySpark, OpenCV, Python, C++, Keras, tensorflow, pytorch, big data platforms like Hadoop Google Cloud platform, Vertex AI, Kubeflow, model deployment, Kafka streaming, API development & deployment, CI/CD, MLOPs

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Consult with business stakeholders regarding algorithm-based recommendations and be a thought-leader to develop these into business actions.
Guides data scientists and senior data scientists across the domain DS team to ensure on-time delivery of ML products
Lead multiple complex ML products and guide senior tech leads in the domain in efficiently leading their products.
Proactive identification of complex business problems that can be solved using advanced ML and Generative AI, finding opportunities and gaps in the current business domain
Evaluates proposed business cases for projects and initiatives
Translates business requirements into strategies, initiatives, and projects and aligns them to business strategy and objectives, and drives the execution of deliverables
Sets relevant deliverables based on the established success criteria and define key metrics to measure progress and effectiveness of the solution
Quantifies business impact and ensures regular impact measurement of all ML products in the domain.
Identifies and reviews model evaluation metrics based on analytical requirements
Ensures testing information is documented and maintained by the team
Play a key role to solve complex problems, pivotal to Walmart's business and drive actionable insights
Utilize product mindset to build, scale and deploy holistic data science products after successful prototyping
Demonstrate incremental solution approach with agile and flexible ability to overcome practical problems
Articulate and present recommendations to business partners and influence plans based on insights
Partner and engage with associates in other regions for delivering the best services to customers around the globe
Work with the customer-centric mindset to deliver high-quality business-driven analytic solutions.
Drive innovation in approach, method, practices, process, outcome, delivery, or any component of end-to-end problem solving
Proactively engages in the external community to build Walmart's brand and learn more about industry practices
Promote and support company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity

Benefits

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.
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock