Senior Data Scientist

Walmart

. Identify and source relevant data from multiple business domains .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data science, including machine learning model development, deployment, and optimization. Proficient in Python and SQL, with strong analytical skills and experience in mentoring and collaborating across teams.

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Machine Learning ExpertisePython ProficiencySQL ProficiencyData Visualization KnowledgeMentoring Experience

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Hard Skills

Data SciencePredictive ModelingModel AssessmentFeature EngineeringExploratory Data AnalysisStatistical MethodsModel TuningModel ValidationData Quality AssuranceMLOps Understanding

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Data Visualization Tools

Industry Keywords

Data-Driven SolutionsBusiness DomainsData QualityScalabilitySustainability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and source relevant data from multiple business domains
Ensure data quality and suitability for analysis
Develop, test, and deploy advanced analytical and machine learning models
Perform exploratory data analysis and feature engineering
Translate business requirements into data-driven solutions
Create data visualizations and presentations to communicate findings
Mentor junior team members on modeling, coding, and data science methodologies
Continuously evaluate and optimize deployed models for scalability and sustainability
Develop production-ready machine learning systems supporting accurate taxation across Walmart sales channels

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 one of these fields and 1 year’s experience; OR 5 years' experience in an analytics or related field
Extensive experience in data science
Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
Expertise in machine learning, predictive modeling, model assessment, tuning, and validation
Knowledge of data visualization tools and best practices
Ability to identify and source relevant data and ensure data quality
Understanding of model deployment, scalability, and MLOps
Strong analytical skills and advanced statistical methods
Experience mentoring junior associates and collaborating cross-functionally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO, 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
Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit program
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for eligible education programs