Distinguished Data Scientist

Walmart

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CABellevue, WA
Salary: $169,000–$338,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 26 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role pays more than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $138,750–$214,500 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $254k versus about $177k 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 719 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Distinguished Data Scientist

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As a (USA) Distinguished, Data Scientist, you will join the Marketplace Engineering team to drive innovation within a global eCommerce platform. You will lead the development and deployment of advanced analytical models and machine learning solutions to address complex business challenges, including optimizing product listings, pricing, and inventory for thousands of sellers. Your daily responsibilities include analyzing root causes, designing predictive models, and creating data visualizations to influence stakeholder decision-making. You will utilize Python, SQL, Spark, Scala, and R, while applying open-source frameworks like scikit-learn, tensorflow, and torch. The role requires expertise in feature engineering, statistical methods, and data governance to ensure scalable, high-impact solutions. You will also mentor team members on model validation and best practices to enhance overall organizational capability.

What does a Data Scientist earn in California?

Median $214500 from 134 postings across 32 companies.

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Skills

Machine Learning Python SQL Spark Scala R TensorFlow scikit learn Predictive Modeling Data Visualization Feature Engineering Data Governance Statistics Optimization Models WCAG) 2.2 AA

What you'll do

Analyze complex business problems using advanced data analytics and machine learning to identify root causes.
Develop and implement predictive models and data-driven strategies to drive measurable business impact.
Design and deliver compelling data visualizations and narratives to communicate insights to stakeholders.
Translate business requirements into scalable data solutions while ensuring data quality and governance standards.
Mentor team members on analytical methods, model validation, and best practices to enhance innovation.
Use Python and SQL to develop, deploy, and manage high-impact machine learning solutions.

What we're looking for

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 6 years of experience in an analytics related field.
Must have a Master’s degree in a related field and 4 years of experience in an analytics related field.
Must have 8 years of experience in an analytics or related field.
Must have extensive experience in data analysis, machine learning, and predictive modeling.
Must be proficient in coding languages such as Python and SQL for model development and deployment.
Must have expertise in data governance, quality standards, and scalable data management practices.
Must have strong knowledge of data visualization tools and techniques to communicate complex insights.
Must have the ability to mentor teams and drive continuous improvement in analytics practices.

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