Data Scientist

Position: (USA) Staff, Data Scientist
Reference: R-2662297

Posted:

Location:

SAN BRUNO, CA, United States; HOBOKEN, NJSalary: $143000 - $286000/year

Type:
Full time / Regular/Permanent Company:
Walmart Business Segment:
Home Office Role summary:
Walmart Connect is seeking a Staff Data Scientist, Measurement Excellence to help strengthen the quality, consistency, and business impact of our advanced measurement capabilities. This role will partner across Measurement, Advanced Analytics, Data Science, Product, Engineering, Product Marketing, and business teams to support complex measurement initiatives, contribute to shared standards and best practices, and evaluate the application of emerging methodologies. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment and measurement expertise, with the ability to connect technical and business perspectives, provide thoughtful guidance, and collaborate with cross-functional measurement teams to translate complex analytical challenges into practical business solutions.

About the team:
The Media Insights team delivers actionable insights to optimize investments with Walmart Connect. By analyzing media performance, the team supports agencies, technology partners, and advertisers in enhancing strategies and driving growth. Utilizing advanced data analysis, statistical methods, and predictive modeling, the team transforms complex data into clear, market-facing insights. Collaborating across functions, they ensure data quality and effective model deployment to support business decisions.

This team plays a vital role in enabling data-driven strategies that maximize value and impact for Walmart’s advertising partners. What you'll do:

Partner on high-priority measurement and methodology initiatives, bringing a focus on analytical rigor, consistency, scalability, interpretability, and appropriate use.

Collaborate with subject matter experts to evaluate measurement approaches and provide structured, evidence-based recommendations on their application.

Help identify methodological risks, limitations, inconsistencies, and opportunities to strengthen existing approaches.

Develop and refine practical frameworks and decision criteria in partnership with relevant teams to help teams consistently evaluate and apply measurement methodologies.

Serve as a trusted resource for complex measurement questions, partnering with relevant subject matter experts to develop recommendations and resolve issues.

What you'll bring:

Significant experience in measurement, data science, advanced analytics, econometrics, quantitative strategy, or a related field.

Experience with multiple measurement approaches such as causal inference, experimentation, incrementality, attribution, media mix modeling, or related techniques.

Demonstrated ability to understand the assumptions, strengths, limitations, and appropriate applications of analytical methodologies.

Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL for data analysis and model development.

Expertise in managing complex ambiguous projects end-to-end, including risk management and change management.

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to deliver actionable insights.

Excellent communication skills to influence and guide stakeholders through analytical findings and recommendations.

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…