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(USA) Principal, Data Scientist

Walmart
  • San Bruno, California
  • $143,000–$286,000 Per Year
  • Autofill and Review
1 day ago

Job Description

Position Summary...

Role summary: The Principal Data Scientist, Market Intelligence, is a high-impact role at the intersection of strategy, advanced analytics, and AI innovation. As a key member of our Market & Competitive Intelligence team, you will shape how Walmart understands the competitive landscape, uncovers growth opportunities, and translates data into enterprise-level decisions. With direct exposure to executive leadership, you will pioneer scalable data products that influence critical business decisions while solving some of retail's most challenging and impactful problems. About the team: The Market and Competitive Intelligence team drives impactful work at the intersection of strategy, advanced analytics, and AI innovation. This team shapes Walmart’s understanding of the competitive landscape, identifies growth opportunities, and translates data into enterprise-level decisions. With direct engagement with executive leadership, the team pioneers scalable data products that influence critical business outcomes. Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights to measure performance against competition and inform business growth opportunities

What you'll do...

  • Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, patterns and insights to measure performance against competition and inform
  • Research, create and implement advanced statistical models and cutting-edge machine learning algorithms on fast-moving structured and unstructured data to support decision making 
  • Build scalable, AI- and LLM-powered data products that deliver meaningful impact for our business partners and customers at unmatched scale 
  • Communicate findings and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through clear and concise reports, visualizations and presentations to gain alignment and drive business actions 
  • Guide and mentor junior data scientist team members 
What you'll bring... 
  • Masters in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related analytical discipline and 4+ years of post-graduate relevant work experience or Ph.D with 2+ years of post-graduate relevant work experience 
  • Strong proficiency in Python and SQL 
  • Strong data engineering foundation, including modular and maintainable code, pipeline architecture, and performance optimization 
  • You have hands-on experience building and scaling AI/LLM-powered agents for workflow automation and information extraction, with expertise in evaluating and governing outputs through guardrails, accuracy validation, and human-in-the-loop review
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 https://one.walmart.com/notices.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 $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and 4 years' experience in software engineering or related field. Option 2: 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related field. Option 3: Master's degree in Computer Science and 2 years' experience in software engineering or related field.3 years' experience in data engineering, database engineering, business intelligence, or business analytics.

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, Publications or active peer reviewer in related journals or conference, 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 Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Primary Location...

850 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSan Bruno, California
IndustryRetail
Salary$143,000–$286,000 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1962
Websitehttps://careers.walmart.com/

About Company

What started small, with a single discount store and the simple idea of selling more for less, has grown over the last 50 years into the largest retailer in the world. Each week, nearly 265 million customers and members visit our more than 11,200 stores under 55 banners in 27 countries and eCommerce websites in 10 countries. With fiscal year 2018 revenue of $500.3 billion, Walmart employs over 2.2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. It’s all part of our unwavering commitment to creating opportunities and bringing value to customers and communities around the world.

Skills

  • Algorithmsunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Assistive Technologyunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Business Analysisunmatched
  • Business Growthunmatched
  • Business Intelligenceunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Competitive Analysis/Strategyunmatched
  • Computer Scienceunmatched
  • Data Scienceunmatched
  • Data Setsunmatched
  • Database Programmingunmatched
  • Decision Supportunmatched
  • Econometricsunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Machine Learningunmatched
  • Mathematicsunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Open Sourceunmatched
  • Operations Researchunmatched
  • Performance Metricsunmatched
  • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
  • Publicationsunmatched
  • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
  • Retailunmatched
  • SQL (Structured Query Language)unmatched
  • Sales Pipelineunmatched
  • Scala Programming Languageunmatched
  • Scalable System Developmentunmatched
  • Secondary Schoolunmatched
  • Software Engineeringunmatched
  • Statistical Modelingunmatched
  • Statisticsunmatched
  • Strategic Analysisunmatched
  • Structured Dataunmatched
  • Technical Operationsunmatched
  • Trend Analysisunmatched
  • Unstructured Dataunmatched
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)unmatched

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