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Senior Data Scientist

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Master’s degree or equivalent in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering (any), or related field with 1 year of analytics experience; OR Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 3 years of analytics experience.
  • Experience coding in Python.
  • Experience with SQL for data gathering and preprocessing.
  • Experience with machine learning, deep learning, and statistical modeling; strong exposure to optimization and data visualization using Pandas, PySpark, Pyplot, and Excel; plus model deployment and infrastructure.

Requirements:

  • Generate tangible insights from data collected across multiple channels and build algorithms and models to learn from large datasets to make actionable predictions and recommendations for Walmart assortment selection.
  • Design and implement data-driven models in Python using machine learning and statistical modeling; create evaluation metrics and validation processes to measure models and forecasts.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support product launches; document algorithms and methods in Confluence; and conduct code collaboration and version control using Git.
  • Debug and improve the efficiency of models; collaborate with stakeholders to generate hypotheses and build statistical models to solve complex business problems.

Job description

What you'll do...

Position: Senior Data Scientist

Work Location: 1375 Crossman Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94089

Duties: Generate tangible insights from data collected across multiple channels. Use algorithms and models to process and learn from huge datasets to make actionable predictions and recommendations for Walmart assortment selection. Design and implement data-driven models in Python using machine learning and statistical modeling. Create and implement evaluation metrics and validation processes to measure the models and forecasts. Collaborate cross-functionally to support product launching. Debug and improve the efficiency of the model. Document algorithms and methods used for projects in the Confluence page. Conduct code collaboration and version control using Git. Collaborate with stakeholders in generating hypothesis and building statistical models to solve complex business problems.

Minimum education and experience required: Master’s degree or equivalent in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering (any), or related field and 1 year of experience in an analytics related field; OR Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering (any), or related field and 3 years of experience in an analytics related field.

Skills required: Experience coding in Python. Experience with data gathering and preprocessing data using SQL. Experience with machine learning and deep learning. Experience with mathematics, optimization, and statistical modeling. Experience conducting exploratory data analysis and visualization using Pandas, Pyspark, Pyplot packages in Python, and Microsoft Excel. Experience presenting modeling and analysis results to stakeholders using Microsoft PowerPoint. Experience testing and debugging using Python. Experience documenting project progress and task statuses in Confluence Pages. Experience with model deployment and infrastructure.  Employer will accept any amount of experience with the required skills.

Salary Range: $171,337/year to $234,000/year. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance incentives.  

Benefits: At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive 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, education assistance with 100% company paid college degrees, company discounts, military service pay, adoption expense reimbursement, and more.

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.com.

Wal-Mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Walmart 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.

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