Senior, Data Scientist - Last Mile Delivery

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
The Senior Data Scientist will leverage advanced analytical techniques and domain expertise to identify, develop, and deploy data-driven solutions that support business objectives. This role involves sourcing and validating data, building predictive models, and ensuring scalable implementation of analytical tools. The position requires proficiency in programming, statistical methods, and data visualization to translate complex data into actionable insights. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, the Senior Data Scientist will guide project execution, mentor colleagues, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
About the team:
The Walmart Last Mile team drives proactive logistics through an Automated Recommendation Agent that monitors network health, detects anomalies, diagnoses root causes, and suggests corrective actions. Leveraging expertise in data science, machine learning, and data visualization, the team converts complex data into actionable insights. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will develop methods to identify key signals, analyze causal factors, and recommend solutions. The team emphasizes analytical rigor, collaboration, and innovation to improve operational efficiency and deliver meaningful business outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
What you'll do:

• Identify and source relevant data from multiple business domains, ensuring data quality and suitability for analysis.
• Develop, validate, and deploy algorithms using statistical methods, machine learning, and deep learning techniques.
• Perform exploratory data analysis and feature engineering to enhance model accuracy and business insights.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into data-driven solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
• Deploy algorithms to an existent agentic system and enhance the overall system
• Support scalability and sustainability of deployed models within production environments.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience in data science, including advanced statistical methods, predictive modeling, and machine learning techniques.
• Proficiency in Python programming and data visualization tools such as Matplotlib, Plotly, or Tableau.
• Strong knowledge of data quality standards, data governance, and database technologies including SQL and NoSQL.
• Expertise in model development, assessment, validation, and deployment with a focus on scalability and sustainability.
• Ability to translate complex business problems into data-driven solutions using causal inference and time series analysis.
• Demonstrated capability to communicate insights effectively to stakeholders and mentor junior team members.
• Demonstrated success designing closed-loop systems that automate decisions, not just static dashboards.
• Good to have prior ML Ops experience

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 :
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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), 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...

802 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, 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.