The Senior Data Scientist at Walmart Scintilla will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy advanced analytical models using Python and SQL, ensuring data quality and model accuracy in production environments. This role involves sourcing relevant data from multiple domains, performing initial assessments, and creating sophisticated visualizations for stakeholders. The candidate will mentor junior team members while driving innovation in generative AI and machine learning to enhance retail experiences and optimize operations at scale. Essential skills include expertise in statistical methods, proficiency with data visualization tools like Matplotlib and Tableau, and a solid understanding of business domains to deliver actionable insights that set industry standards.
Identify and source relevant data from multiple business domains to support analytical needs.
Perform initial data quality assessments to ensure suitability for modeling and analysis.
Develop, test, and deploy advanced analytical models using Python and SQL.
Validate and tune models to ensure accuracy and robustness in production environments.
Create effective data visualizations to communicate insights to stakeholders.
What we're looking for
Extensive experience in data science and machine learning techniques.
Proficiency in Python programming and advanced data visualization tools.
Strong knowledge of data engineering, SQL, NoSQL databases, and data governance.
Expertise in developing, validating, deploying, and scaling models in production.
Ability to source relevant data from multiple domains and perform quality assessments.
Solid understanding of business domains for translating requirements into solutions.
Experience mentoring junior team members and collaborating cross-functionally.
Market check
Salary context
This
$90,000–$180,000
range sits above
32%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$110,000–$220,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$126,800–$188,875
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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SQL
Java
machine learning
data visualization
data ecosystems
data quality standards
scalable data storage solutions
feature selection
model tuning
multistage model assessment
CI/CD