The Staff Data Scientist role at Walmart’s Decision Sciences team in US Store Operations involves leading advanced analytics and experimentation efforts to drive data-driven decisions. This position requires partnering with stakeholders to define success metrics, evaluate impact through causal inference and machine learning, and conduct deep dives to understand business outcomes. Key responsibilities include enhancing the experimentation platform for automation and scalability, analyzing key metrics, and communicating findings to senior leadership. Ideal candidates have a Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field, 5+ years of data science experience, expertise in A/B testing and causal inference, and strong skills in Python, SQL, and data visualization. Experience in retail operations and contributing to internal data platforms is preferred, as the role demands hands-on technical proficiency and business acumen in a fast-paced environment.
Lead the identification and translation of high-impact problems into experimentation and analytical solutions for US Store Operations.
Design and interpret experiments using statistical modeling, machine learning, and causal inference to evaluate business impact.
Conduct deep dives post-experimentation to understand true business impact and recommend actionable next steps.
Enhance the team’s experimentation platform by automating processes and improving scalability and usability.
Analyze key metrics changes and perform root cause analyses to identify opportunities for operational improvement.
Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to senior leadership and technical stakeholders.
What we're looking for
Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field like Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or Operations Research.
5+ years of experience in data science, decision science, experimentation, or advanced analytics roles.
Expertise in experimentation methods, A/B testing, causal inference, and statistical modeling.
Hands-on experience with Python and SQL for building scalable analytical solutions.
Ability to build and apply predictive and machine learning models to solve business problems.
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence decisions across teams.
Experience enhancing internal data science or experimentation platforms through automation and scalability.
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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
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