Staff, Data Scientist

Walmart

Actively hiring
Bentonville, AR Posted 18 days ago $110,000–$220,000 / year
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TL;DR

The Staff Data Scientist role within the Decision Sciences team involves modeling complex business problems using advanced analytics, including machine learning and statistical methods, to provide actionable insights for decision-making. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing causal inference frameworks, collaborating with data engineers on data preprocessing, deploying models in production environments, and mentoring junior associates. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in solving business problems through data science, proficiency in languages like Python or R, strong SQL skills, and expertise in cloud platforms such as GCP. This role requires a deep understanding of causal relationships, strategic thinking, and the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders across multiple locations.

Skills

Python Java C++ Spark Scala R SQL BigQuery GCP Azure MLOps

What you'll do

  • Develop advanced data science models using machine learning, statistical methods, simulation, and optimization to solve complex business problems.
  • Design causal inference frameworks to accurately measure the impact of business changes on outcomes.
  • Collaborate with data engineers to preprocess and structure data for model training and evaluation.
  • Deploy and maintain machine learning models in production environments to ensure reliability and scalability.
  • Communicate technical insights effectively to business stakeholders, emphasizing strategic importance and actionable recommendations.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years experience in advanced analytics for solving complex business problems.
  • Expertise in developing and deploying data science models, leading projects from start to finish.
  • Proficiency in coding languages such as Python, Java, Scala, and SQL.
  • Strong skills in MLOps, including deployment and management of machine learning models.
  • Ability to translate business challenges into causal frameworks and estimate impacts accurately.
  • Excellent communication skills for presenting technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Market check

Salary context

This $110,000–$220,000 range sits above 66% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$99,000–$212,850

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$126,800–$184,900

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 495 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$234,000 across 487 roles with salary data.

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