USA) Data Scientist III

Position Summary... What you'll do...

Role summary: Walmart is seeking a Data Scientist III to advance data-driven decision-making by applying advanced analytical modeling, statistical methods, and machine learning techniques. This role involves developing and deploying scalable models, conducting exploratory data analysis, and collaborating across business functions to deliver actionable insights. The successful candidate will leverage expertise in data management, quality standards, and programming to support business objectives and optimize data assets.

This position requires strong problem-solving skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to communicate complex findings effectively to influence strategic initiatives.

About the team: Our team develops advanced digital experiences for Walmart Business, enabling businesses to efficiently discover and purchase products via the website and app. We focus on business-specific solutions such as customer onboarding, verification, business identity, inventory discovery, and personalized shopping journeys. Leveraging AI, data, and scalable engineering, we create intelligent experiences that enhance product discovery and drive qualified traffic through innovative GenAI search and citation engines.

This team is dedicated to solving complex customer challenges at scale and shaping the future of AI-powered commerce in B2B environments.

What you'll do:

• Apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to develop and refine analytical models that address complex business challenges.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis, feature selection, and hypothesis testing to generate actionable insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions and model deployments.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and management standards are maintained throughout the data lifecycle.
• Develop, test, and optimize code using SQL, Python, and other programming languages to support data pipelines and model integration.
• Mentor junior associates on analytical methods and best practices.
• Communicate findings through effective data visualization and storytelling to influence business decisions.

What you'll bring:

• Provenexpertiseindatamanagement,dataqualitywithincomplexecosystems.
• Advancedproficiencyinstatisticalmethods,machinelearningalgorithms,andanalyticalmodelingtechniquesincluding
  
  Bayesianinferenceandneuralnetworks.
• StrongprogrammingskillsinSQL,Python,andR,withexperienceincodedevelopment,testing,andmodeldeployment.
• Abilitytoconductexploratorydataanalysis,feature engineering,andperformancemodelingtodeliveractionablebusinessinsights.
• Experiencewithbigdatatoolssuchas Apache Sparkforscalablemodeldevelopment .
• Solidunderstandingofbusinessrequirementsanddomainknowledgeacrossmultiplefunctionstotranslateproblemsintodata-driven solutions.
• Capabilitytomentorjuniorassociatesandcommunicatecomplexdatafindingseffectivelyusingadvancedvisualizationtools.

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 .

Bentonville, Arkansas US-30008:
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $

Sunnyvale, California US-11656:
The annual salary range for this position is $ - $

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Stock

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,…