As a Principal Data Scientist at Walmart US Marketing, you will lead the development of advanced analytics to inform and optimize marketing investments, working closely with senior stakeholders across Marketing, Finance, Technology, and other teams. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing and developing sophisticated models for short- and long-term business objectives, integrating performance insights into customer engagement strategies, and partnering with Data Enablement teams to define data pipelines and reporting solutions. You will need hands-on experience in cloud-based architectures like Google Cloud Platform, proficiency in Python or R, and expertise in machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch. This role requires a deep understanding of digital marketing channels and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to influence executive decision-making.
Skills
Python
Spark
Scala
R
Scikit-Learn
TensorFlow
PyTorch
Google Cloud Platform
Kafka
Hadoop
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Tableau
PowerBI
Git
Jenkins
CI/CD
Docker
Kubernetes
What you'll do
Lead the design and development of advanced marketing measurement models to optimize business objectives.
Integrate marketing performance insights into a broader understanding of customer engagement and lifetime value.
Serve as an analytics partner to senior stakeholders, balancing strategic goals with analytical rigor.
Provide thought leadership on opportunities that drive incremental performance through advanced analytics.
Define data pipelines and reporting solutions in collaboration with Data Enablement and Technology teams.
What we're looking for
7+ years of experience in data analysis or analytics-driven roles.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
Strong track record of solving complex large-scale data science problems.
Proven ability to communicate complex quantitative insights to senior leaders.
Experience partnering effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and teams.
Hands-on experience transforming and automating data within cloud-based architectures.
Market check
Salary context
This
$143,000–$286,000
range sits above
90%
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.