Data Scientist, Data Ventures

Key Skills

Algorithms, Apache Hive, Data Analytics, Data science techniques, Google BigQuery, Machine learning techniques, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Optimization, PySpark, Python Programming, PyTorch, R Programming, Scala Programming, Scikit-learn, Spark Core, SQL, Statistics, TensorFlow

Job Description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

This is a high-visibility opportunity in Data Ventures' technology organization responsible for building high-impact data science solutions in digital and e-comm to delight our suppliers and merchants.

About Team: Data Ventures

Our team creates reusable technologies to help with customer acquisition, onboarding, and empowering merchants, while ensuring a seamless experience for both of these categories of stakeholders. We also optimize tariffs and assortment in accordance with Walmart's Everyday Low Cost philosophy. We not only create affordability, but we also deliver customized experiences for customers across all channels - in-store, mobile app, and websites. Owns the Charter to Build & Expand Walmart Luminate and other related products within Walmart

What you'll do:

• Develop and improve data science solutions using machine learning techniques by writing efficient codes.
• Perform concise data analysis from various Omni data sources. 
• Close partnership and collaboration with product and engineering team on a continuous basis to plan, execute and deliver data science product on time.

What you'll bring:

• Hands-on experience in common machine learning algorithms such as natural language processing/understanding, clustering, anomaly detection and good understanding of statistics and probability
• Proficient in programming languages (Python, R, Pyspark a plus) and SQL and relational databases such as Hive and Big Query
• Knowledge and exposure to software engineering principles, best coding practices and quality testing and agile methodologies
• Ability to communicate complex models and analysis in a clear and precise manner coupled with actionable conclusions and recommendations.
• Having the sense of curiosity, innovative and problem-solving mindset leading to outstanding business outcomes
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and often lack of clarity, demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and tight deadlines.
• Experience with e-comm data and online customer behavior analysis a plus.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

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Future Ways of Working:

Our company's success can be attributed to our employees. While technology has allowed us to be effective while working remotely, there is no substitute for being in the office together; it helps to shape our culture, collaborate, innovate, build relationships, and move more quickly. We strive to provide flexibility in order to promote a healthy work-life balance but recognize that in-person interactions are important to our culture and shared success. We'll meet in person on a regular and purposeful basis.

Benefits:

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

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 2 years' experience in an analytics or related field. Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field. Option 3: 4 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, Master’s degree 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