Senior, Data Scientist

Walmart Global Tech
2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America2026-05-13Full time

About the job

We are looking for a passionate Senior Data Scientist to deliver production-grade Agentic AI, machine learning and/or operations research solutions at enterprise scale. You will translate ambiguous business questions into measurable problems, build models and data products end to end, and communicate clear insights that influence decisions across the business.

Responsibilities

Own the full data science lifecycle from problem framing and data discovery through modeling, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring.

Build robust predictive, optimization, and experimental solutions using modern ML and statistical methods, then iterate based on offline and online performance.

Develop reliable data pipelines and features in partnership with data engineering, and uphold data quality, governance, and scalability standards.

Communicate findings with compelling narratives and visualizations for technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership.

Collaborate in cross-functional squads with product, engineering, analytics, and operations to launch and improve ML solutions in production.

Stay current on ML, Agentic AI, and optimization techniques and evaluate their practical impact within large-scale systems.

Qualifications

Minimum

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

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.