\\\\Position Summary...\\\\ \\\\What you'll do...\\\\ The (USA) Staff, Data Scientist plays a critical role in leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to deliver actionable business insights. This position involves identifying and sourcing relevant data, developing and validating predictive models, and creating impactful visualizations to support strategic decision-making. The role requires collaboration across functions to translate complex business challenges into data-driven solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The successful candidate will also guide and mentor team members while maintaining high standards of integrity, quality, and continuous improvement in data science practices. \\\\About the team:\\\\ The Sandman/Ad-tech team comprises skilled Machine Learning Engineers, Data Scientists, and Full Stack technologists dedicated to delivering scalable, data-driven solutions for Walmart. This multidisciplinary group combines expertise in AI, software engineering, and data science to develop autonomous AI agents, deploy reliable applications, and build core engineering capabilities at enterprise scale. Leveraging data, AI, and agile methodologies, the team drives innovation that enhances operational efficiency and supports Walmarts mission. Collaboration within the team fosters the creation of intelligent systems that improve business performance across the organization. \\\\What you'll do:\\\\ Identify and assess relevant data sources to ensure quality and fit-for-purpose datasets for analysis. Develop and implement data strategies aligned with business objectives to unlock value from data assets. Design, validate, and tune predictive models using advanced statistical and machine learning techniques. Create clear and impactful data visualizations to communicate insights effectively to stakeholders. Translate complex business problems into data-driven solutions and actionable recommendations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy models and monitor performance in production environments. Mentor junior team members on analytical methods, coding best practices, and data storytelling. \\\\What you'll bring:\\\\ Proven expertise in data science, including predictive analytics, machine learning algorithms, and exploratory data analysis. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python for model development, testing, and deployment. Strong knowledge of data strategy, data quality standards, and data governance principles. Experience with advanced data visualization tools and techniques to effectively communicate insights. Ability to assess, validate, and tune models using appropriate statistical and machine learning methods. Understanding of business context to translate requirements into actionable data solutions. Demonstrated capability to guide and mentor team members on analytical modeling and feature engineering. At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see . Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart () . The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : \- Stock \\\\Minimum Qualifications...\\\\ \Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.\\ Option 1: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 4 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 2 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 3: 6 years' experience in an analytics or related field \\\\Preferred Qualifications...\\\\ \Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.\\ Data science, machine learning, optimization models, PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics, Successful completion of one or more assessments in Python, Spark, Scala, or R, Using open source frameworks (for example, scikit learn, tensorflow, torch), We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmarts accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture. \\\\Primary Location...\\\\ 805 Se Moberly Ln., Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment. Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Information Technology, along with 4 years of experience in an analytics-related field. Alternatively, a Master's degree in a similar field and 2 years of experience, or 6 years of experience in an analytics or related field, are acceptable. Proficiency in Python for model development, testing, and deployment is necessary. Strong knowledge of data strategy, data quality standards, and data governance principles is also required. Experience with advanced data visualization tools and techniques is needed to effectively communicate insights. The ability to assess, validate, and tune models using appropriate statistical and machine learning methods is essential.