As a Principal Data Scientist at Walmart’s Sandman/Ad-tech team in Hoboken, New Jersey, you will lead the development and deployment of advanced analytical models using sophisticated techniques such as Double Machine Learning and Causal Modeling. Your daily responsibilities include developing and testing data science solutions with Python and SQL to address complex business challenges, analyzing problems to identify root causes, and recommending data-driven strategies aligned with strategic objectives. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable insights and mentor team members on advanced analytical techniques while promoting continuous learning and innovation. The role requires extensive experience in machine learning algorithms, deep learning, statistical analysis, feature engineering, and predictive scoring model development, as well as the ability to deploy scalable models and maintain their lifecycle management in production environments.
Lead development and deployment of advanced analytical models using techniques like Double Machine Learning and Causal Modeling.
Analyze complex business problems to identify root causes and recommend data-driven solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
Design, implement, and validate machine learning models, including feature engineering and model tuning for accuracy and robustness.
Mentor team members on advanced analytical techniques and promote continuous innovation in data science practices.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable data strategies and visualization frameworks.
What we're looking for
Extensive experience in machine learning algorithms, deep learning, and statistical analysis.
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Java for developing and testing data science solutions.
Advanced skills in feature engineering, predictive scoring models, causal modeling, and forecasting.
Ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable data strategies.
Experience deploying scalable models and managing their lifecycle in production environments.
Proven leadership in mentoring teams and driving continuous improvement in data science practices.
Market check
Salary context
This
$132,000–$264,000
range sits above
78%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$110,000–$220,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$133,750–$198,000
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.