Data Scientist

Position Summary

Position Summary...

Join Walmart as a Staff Data Scientist and leverage your expertise in predictive analytics, machine learning, and data visualization to drive data-driven decision-making across business functions. This role involves identifying and validating data sources, developing advanced analytical models, and translating complex data into actionable insights that support strategic initiatives. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will apply rigorous model assessment techniques and data strategies to enhance business outcomes.

Your contributions will directly influence operational efficiency and innovation within a dynamic, data-centric environment.

Our team operates at the intersection of software engineering, data, AI systems, and rapid experimentation. We develop scalable platforms that enable intelligent automation, including agent orchestration and customer-facing AI solutions. Emphasizing iteration speed and practical impact, we build adaptive systems that learn from usage. The role involves navigating complex problem spaces to deliver reliable, secure, production-grade software. This collaborative environment fosters innovation and continuous improvement to address challenging business and technical issues within growth technology.

Team members leverage skills in predictive analytics, data strategy, machine learning, Python, and data visualization to drive meaningful outcomes.

Identify and source relevant data from multiple business domains and databases to support analytics initiatives.
Perform data quality assessments and ensure data integrity for accurate model development.
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 clear and impactful data visualizations to communicate insights to stakeholders.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy and monitor models in production environments.
Mentor junior team members on analytical methods and best practices.

Expertise in agentic coding tools and frameworks to build production systems.
Skilled in open-ended problem spaces with evolving requirements.
Expertise with structured data and workflows to build high-quality, scalable solutions.
Skilled in working across technical and non-technical teams to translate needs into practical outcomes.
Strong ownership mindset focused on shipping, learning, and continuous improvement.

Expertise working on agent workflows, orchestration layers, and evaluation processes.
Expertise with protocol-driven systems (e.g., MCP or similar).
Strong track record of building solutions quickly and iterating based on real feedback.

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.…