Role summary:
The (USA) Staff, Data Scientist plays a critical role in leveraging AI, Agentic AI, Advanced analytics, Machine learning, and data visualization to drive strategic business decisions. This position requires expertise in identifying and validating data sources, developing predictive models, and deploying scalable solutions. The role involves collaborating across functions to translate complex business challenges into data-driven insights, ensuring data quality and governance standards are met. The successful candidate will guide analytical modeling efforts, support continuous model improvement, and communicate findings effectively to influence stakeholders and support organizational objectives.
**Immigration Sponsorship support will NOT be available for this
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About the team:
The Applied AI team develops and scales AI and machine learning solutions that enhance business decisions and operational efficiency across Walmart. They deliver production-ready AI products focused on automation, forecasting, and optimization. Collaborating closely with business and engineering partners, the team transforms data into deployable models and decision tools that improve performance and customer outcomes. Leveraging advanced expertise in data science, machine learning, and AI technologies, the team drives measurable impact and supports Walmart’s commitment to innovation and operational excellence.
What you'll do:
- Identify and assess appropriate data sources to ensure quality and relevance for business needs.
- Develop and implement data strategies aligned with organizational objectives and data governance standards.
- Design, validate, and tune predictive models using advanced statistical and machine learning techniques.
- Create clear and impactful data visualizations to communicate insights to stakeholders effectively.
- Translate complex business problems into data-driven solutions by applying analytical modeling and optimization methods.
- Deploy and monitor models in production environments, ensuring scalability and performance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align data initiatives with business priorities and support decision-making processes.
What you'll bring:
- Proven expertise in predictive analytics, machine learning algorithms, and data science methodologies.
- Proficiency in Python/PySpark programming and advanced data visualization tools such as Matplotlib, Plotly, Tableau, or PowerBI.
- Strong understanding of data strategy, data quality standards, and data governance principles.
- Experience with model assessment, validation techniques, and deployment in production environments.
- Knowledge of natural language processing, deep learning, and MLOps practices.
- Ability to translate complex business problems into data-driven solutions using statistical and optimization methods.
- Effective communication skills to present insights and mentor junior team members.
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.
Sunnyvale, California US-11656: The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00
Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735: 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 :
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Minimum Qualifications...Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 4 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 2 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 3: 6 years' experience in an analytics or related fieldPreferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
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.Primary Location...1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and 4 years of experience in an analytics-related field
- Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and 2 years of experience in an analytics-related field
- 6 years of experience in an analytics or related field
- Expertise in predictive analytics, machine learning algorithms, and data science methodologies
- Proficiency in Python or PySpark programming
- Proficiency with advanced data visualization tools such as Matplotlib, Plotly, Tableau, or Power BI
- Understanding of data strategy, data quality standards, and data governance principles
- Experience with model assessment, validation techniques, and production deployment
- Knowledge of natural language processing, deep learning, and MLOps practices
- Ability to apply statistical and optimization methods to business problems
- Effective communication skills and ability to mentor junior team members
- Experience in data science, machine learning, or optimization modeling
- PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or Econometrics
- Successful completion of assessments in Python, Spark, Scala, or R
- Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility practices
Walmart Global Tech Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Walmart Global Tech and has not been reviewed or approved by Walmart Global Tech.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Compensation packages typically include base pay, performance bonuses, and stock awards, with access to an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests annual bonus structures and stock grants are a consistent part of total compensation in many roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a company 401(k) match and stock purchase options that support long‑term savings. Feedback suggests these programs are a notable strength within the overall package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family benefits feature paid parental leave and adoption assistance, alongside tax‑advantaged accounts for healthcare spending. Feedback suggests these supports contribute meaningfully to perceived total rewards value.
Walmart Global Tech Insights
What We Do
Walmart has a long history of transforming retail and using technology to deliver innovations that improve how the world shops and empower our 2.2 million associates. It began with Sam Walton and continues today with Global Tech associates working together to power Walmart and lead the next retail disruption. We’re a high-performing, primarily virtual workforce that is human-led and tech-empowered. Our world-class software engineers, data scientists and engineers, cybersecurity professionals, product managers and business service professionals work with top talent on cutting-edge technologies that create unique and innovative experiences for our associates, customers and members across Walmart, Sam’s Club and Walmart International. At Walmart Global Tech, one line of code or bold idea can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people – talk about epic impact at a global scale.
