Director, Data Science

Walmart

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Work type: On-site
Location: Bentonville, ARSunnyvale, CABellevue, WASan Bruno, CA
Salary: $130,000–$260,000 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k

This role $195k

$111k most similar roles pay here $276k

This role pays more than 65% of similar roles. Most pay $130,375–$212,025 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $195k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Walmart

Walmart Inc. is the world''s largest retailer by revenue, operating a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, as well as a growing e-commerce presence through Walmart.com. Industry: General Merchandise & Grocery Retail

Walmart currently has 190 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$220,000 across 182 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director, Data Science

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The USA Director of Data Science leads the development and deployment of advanced analytical models and data-driven strategies to support business objectives within Walmart’s expansive operations. This senior role oversees model design, testing, and implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while fostering a high-performing team through mentorship and cross-functional collaboration. The director works extensively with Python, SQL, and Java for coding, testing, and deployment of analytical models, leveraging data visualization tools to communicate insights effectively. With a focus on integrity and business alignment, the role drives innovation by adopting emerging technologies and best practices in a large-scale retail environment, enhancing operational efficiency and customer experiences.

Skills

Python SQL Java Data Visualization Machine Learning Algorithms Data Strategy Data Quality Management CI/CD Cloud Services Kubernetes Terraform AWS Docker Git Jupyter Notebook Tableau PostgreSQL Mentorship Project Management

What you'll do

Lead the development and deployment of advanced data science solutions aligned with business objectives.
Oversee model design, validation, and scaling to ensure accuracy and sustainability.
Translate complex business requirements into actionable insights using data strategies.
Guide teams in coding, testing, and documenting analytical models and applications.
Mentor talent to build a high-performing data science workforce.

What we're looking for

Extensive experience in data science and machine learning algorithms.
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Java for code development and deployment.
Strong understanding of data strategy and ecosystem management.
Proven ability to translate business requirements into actionable insights.
Expertise in data visualization tools for effective communication.
Demonstrated leadership in mentoring teams and fostering innovation.
Experience managing projects and driving continuous improvement.

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