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Walmart

Principal Data Scientist

Walmart

. Lead development and deployment of advanced AI models for complex business challenges .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and deploying machine learning models using Python and SQL, with a strong focus on MLOps practices and data quality assessment. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor members, and translate complex business challenges into actionable data-driven solutions.

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Machine Learning AlgorithmsPython ProgrammingSQL ProficiencyData VisualizationMLOps Practices

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Hard Skills
Machine LearningDeep LearningStatistical AnalysisData Quality AssessmentModel ValidationData Strategy ApplicationAdvanced AnalyticsCoding Best PracticesData-Driven SolutionsAnalytical Modeling
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationMentoringCross-Functional CollaborationProblem SolvingInnovation
Industry Keywords
AnalyticsData ScienceBusiness IntelligenceOperational EfficiencyData-Driven Decision Making

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
JavaPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead development and deployment of advanced AI models for complex business challenges
  • Develop, test, and deploy machine learning models using Python and SQL
  • Analyze business problems, identify root causes, and recommend data-driven solutions
  • Identify, source, and validate high-quality data from multiple systems
  • Lead model assessment, validation, and continuous improvement for accuracy, robustness, and scalability
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into data science initiatives
  • Communicate findings effectively
  • Mentor team members on advanced analytics, coding best practices, and data visualization
  • Drive innovation and contribute to strategic initiatives that improve operational efficiency and business impact
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, UX, and retail operations teams to develop scalable solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 3 years' experience in an analytics related field; OR
  • Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 1 year of experience in an analytics related field; OR
  • 5 years' experience in an analytics or related field
  • Extensive experience developing and testing code using Python, SQL, and Java
  • Proficiency in machine learning algorithms, deep learning, and advanced statistical analysis
  • Strong knowledge of MLOps practices and deploying scalable models in production environments
  • Expertise in data source identification, data quality assessment, and data strategy application
  • Ability to translate complex business problems into effective analytical models and solutions
  • Skill in data visualization tools and techniques
  • Proven leadership in mentoring teams and driving cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance-based bonus awards
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k)
  • Stock purchase
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Paid time off, including sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • Family care leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Jury duty leave
  • Voting leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Company discounts
  • Military Leave Pay
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
  • PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
  • Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit, including fully paid tuition, books, and fees for programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates
  • Stock may be included as additional compensation for certain positions