Staff Data Scientist

Walmart

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bentonville, AR
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Full-time
Posted
11 days ago
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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

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TL;DR · Staff Data Scientist

As a Staff, Data Scientist, you will join a team integrating data science and computer vision to advance safety and security initiatives. Your core responsibilities include identifying and sourcing data from various business domains, performing quality assessments, and developing, validating, and tuning predictive models. You will translate complex business problems into data-driven solutions, create impactful visualizations, and mentor junior team members on coding best practices. The role requires proficiency in Python, SQL, NoSQL, and data visualization tools like Matplotlib, Plotly, or Tableau. You will also utilize open source frameworks such as scikit-learn, tensorflow, or torch. This position focuses on fraud prevention, threat detection, and digital risk management within a retail environment, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to enhance operational reliability and security.

What does a Data Scientist earn?

Median $173200 from 338 postings across 66 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Identify and source relevant data from multiple business domains and databases.
  • Perform data quality assessments to ensure suitability for modeling and analysis.
  • Develop, validate, and tune predictive models using advanced statistical and machine learning techniques.
  • Translate complex business problems into data-driven solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
  • Create impactful data visualizations and presentations tailored to stakeholder needs.
  • Deploy scalable models and monitor their performance in production environments.
  • Mentor junior team members on analytical methods, coding best practices, and data storytelling.

What we're looking for

  • Obtain a Bachelor's degree in a related field with 4 years of analytics experience, a Master's degree with 2 years of experience, or 6 years of experience.
  • Demonstrate proven expertise in predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms to develop and validate robust models.
  • Possess proficiency in Python programming and data visualization tools such as Matplotlib, Plotly, or Tableau.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of data strategy, including data quality, governance, and scalable data storage solutions.
  • Experience identifying and sourcing relevant business data from SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Ability to translate complex business requirements into analytical models and actionable insights.
  • Skilled in model assessment techniques and continuous model improvement for production deployment.
  • PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics (preferred).

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