Senior, Data Scientist

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

About our Team:

As part of the larger People Analytics team, the Research & Analytics team is composed of statisticians, I/O psychologists, data analysts and data scientists who are focused on providing actionable insights and develop AI models to improve the experience of Walmart's associates.

At Walmart, we are seeking a talented and experienced Data Scientist to join our team. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will play a crucial role in our People Analytics department, utilizing your expertise in building causal inference machine learning models to drive data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement advanced statistical models and machine learning algorithms to analyze large datasets and extract valuable insights.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Center of Excellence (COE) partners across our Global People function to identify business problems and develop analytical plans to address them.

• Conduct rigorous statistical analysis and hypothesis testing to uncover patterns and trends in data.

• Apply Bayesian inference techniques to enhance the accuracy and reliability of predictive models.

• Utilize your strong problem-solving skills to scope problems and identify quick wins for our customers.

• Evaluate programs and quantify the return on investment (ROI) to drive data-driven decision-making.

• Collaborate primarily with the Global People centers of excellence and support our People partners in the business.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Data Scientist, such as in retail or e-commerce.

• Strong proficiency in building and productionizing and maintaining causal inference machine learning models.

• Familiarity with Bayesian inference is a strong plus.

• Experience using Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs) for causal modeling to avoid common pitfalls in causal inference, such as confounding variables and reverse causality.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.

• Experience with SQL and handling very large datasets

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• People Analytics experience a plus but not required

Culture at Walmart:

At Walmart, we value diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We foster an environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning. Our team members are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and communities. We believe in empowering our employees and providing them with opportunities for growth and development.

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 Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 3 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 2- Master's degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 1 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 3 - 5 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...

508 SW 8TH ST, BENTONVILLE, AR 72712, United States of America