(USA) Data Scientist III

Position Summary... What you'll do...Role summary: Join Walmart as a Data Scientist III, applying advanced analytical modeling, data management, and statistical methods to deliver actionable insights that drive business value. This role involves developing, validating, and deploying scalable models while ensuring data quality and governance standards.

Collaborating across functions, you will translate complex business challenges into data-driven solutions using programming languages and visualization tools. The position supports continuous improvement through mentoring and innovation, contributing to strategic decision-making and operational excellence within a dynamic data ecosystem.

About the team

The team develops advanced computer vision solutions to enhance Sam’s Club operations and member experience. It manages key products like Exit Vision, enabling fast, accurate exits while reducing shrink, and IRAS, which converts autonomous observations into precise inventory data. Combining software engineering and data science expertise, the team handles end-to-end development across edge and cloud services.

Responsibilities include integrating computer vision with RFID, ensuring production reliability, and supporting large-scale deployments to deliver innovative, scalable solutions that drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

What you'll do

• Apply advanced statistical methods and analytical modeling techniques to develop custom data solutions addressing business challenges.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis, feature selection, and hypothesis testing to generate actionable insights.
• Support deployment, scalability, and sustainability of analytical models in production environments.
• Write, test, and maintain code using SQL, Python, and other programming languages to meet business and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business problems into data-driven solutions and support data quality and governance standards.
• Mentor junior associates on modeling and analytics best practices.
• Develop data visualizations to effectively communicate findings and influence decision-making.

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience in data management, data quality standards, and data governance within complex data ecosystems.
• Proficiency in advanced statistical methods, exploratory data analysis, and analytical modeling techniques including machine learning algorithms.
• Strong programming skills in SQL, Python, and related languages for code development, testing, and model deployment.
• Ability to translate business requirements into data-driven solutions and apply optimization techniques to enhance model performance.
• Expertise in data visualization tools and techniques to effectively communicate insights and influence decision-making.
• Demonstrated capability to mentor associates and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver scalable analytical solutions.
• 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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include

Stock ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ‎ 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), 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...

2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America Walmart 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.