Staff Data Scientist - Data Ventures

Key Skills

A/B Testing, Algorithms, Analytical and Problem solving, Big Data Technology, Cloud computing, Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery - CI/CD, Data Analytics, Data Modeling, Data science techniques, Deep Learning, Design, Effective communication skills, Large Language Models - LLMs, Leadership Skill, Machine learning techniques, Mentoring, MLOps tools, Natural Language Processing (NLP), NoSQL, Predictive Modeling, Project management, Python Programming, R Programming, Scala Programming, SQL, Teamwork

Job Description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Data Ventures, akin to a nimble startup incubated within Walmart is building the best-in-class suite of Data Products to deliver actionable, customer-centric insights and help merchants and suppliers make better business decisions on omni channel 360 performance. 

As a Staff data scientist, you will lead data science projects/products and take ownership of project delivery and responsibilities and be the technical SPOC for your team. You will work closely with product stakeholders and deliver outstanding business outcomes. Provide leadership with constant updates and align with directions and expectation.

Must have: Machine Learning, Data Science, SQL, NoSQL, Python, R, CI/CD, MLOps, Big Data, Cloud, Machine Learning

What You’ll Do:

• Work in customer data science space building models for customer segmentation, customer LTV, etc.

• Work with marketing team to build algorithms that would help in better customer targeting.

• Analyzes the business problem and recommends approach to resolve the business problem.

• Selects appropriate modeling techniques for complex problems with large scale, multiple structured and unstructured data sets.

• Selects and develops variables and features iteratively based on model responses in collaboration with the business.

• Conducts exploratory data analysis activities (for example, basic statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, statistical inferences) on available data.

• Work on ad-hoc data science projects

• Mentor junior data scientist in the team and act as a tech SPOC from your area

What You’ll Bring:

• Passion for problem-solving, come with Analytical mindset with critical-thinking, and data skills.

• Expertise in Machine Learning and Data Science

• Strong technical skills in SQL, Python, R, or other programming languages commonly used in data analysis.

• Deep expertise in Customer Data Science viz. customer segmentation, churn analysis, repeat purchase, market basket, A/B testing, etc.

• Awareness of software engineering principles, ability to develop and deploy appropriate analytic code suitable for production.

• Working knowledge of CI/CD and MLOps

• Experience working with large datasets, finding insights, and telling stories using data. 

• Good knowledge in working with distributed datastores (e.g., SQL, NoSQL), and Big Data and Cloud technologies like GCP BQ.

• Experience in leading and mentoring a team of data scientists.

•  Understanding of advance ML topics viz. Deep learning (ENN, CNN, RNN, etc.), GAN, Transformers, NLP, LLM’s is a plus.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Prior experience working in the retail data sets is strongly preferred.

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)

Primary Location...

603 MUNGER AVE STE 400, DALLAS, TX 75202, United States of America

About Walmart

At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability—and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries—all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?

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