Distinguished, Data Scientist

Walmart

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bellevue, WA
Salary
$156,000–$312,000 / yr
Posted
10 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $162k
This role $234k
$86k most similar roles pay here $336k

This role pays more than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $126,800–$197,193 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $234k versus about $162k for comparable roles.

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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 188 open roles on FindRole.

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

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TL;DR · Distinguished, Data Scientist

As a Distinguished Data Scientist on the Marketplace data sciences team at Walmart Global Tech, you will drive strategic solutions by developing advanced AI and ML models to enhance marketplace operations and growth. Your day-to-day involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze large datasets, mentor junior scientists, and deploy scalable machine learning solutions. You will leverage big data analytics and multilingual multimodal foundation models to identify business opportunities and improve content quality. Key responsibilities include leading the development of ML products, defining success criteria, and communicating recommendations to stakeholders globally. The role requires extensive experience in computer science, statistics, or mathematics, with a preference for those who have acted as tech leads for over ten years. Proficiency in Python, Spark, Scala, R, and familiarity with frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch are essential, along with a commitment to digital accessibility standards.

What you'll do

  • Drive the development of advanced AI and ML solutions for Marketplace initiatives.
  • Develop statistical models and machine learning algorithms to derive business insights.
  • Direct data gathering, validation, and synthesis into large analytics datasets.
  • Mentor a team of Data Scientists and Analysts to enhance Marketplace efficiency.
  • Identify trends and patterns in big data using advanced analytics techniques.
  • Build and train AI/ML models for scalable deployment across future projects.

What we're looking for

  • Over 14 years of experience in data science, machine learning, or related field.
  • Experience as a technical lead for more than 10 years.
  • Strong background in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related area.
  • Expertise in building and deploying AI/ML models at scale.
  • Proven ability to mentor and guide data science teams effectively.
  • Knowledge of big data analytics and advanced statistical modeling techniques.
  • Experience in evaluating and prioritizing complex business cases with ML solutions.

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