Position Summary...
What you'll do...
As a Senior Data Scientist on Walmart's Performance Strategy team, you will support the strategy and execution of our Last Mile Delivery (LMD) operation. Your focus will be on building a governed, AI-ready Data Foundation, developing and scaling machine learning models, and delivering data-driven insights to continuously optimize performance. This role will directly enable Walmart to deliver faster, more efficient, and more reliable experiences for customers, drivers, and associates. Key Responsibilities · Build and maintain a One Source of Truth for LMD data, ensuring metric governance, lineage, and validation. · Partner with data stewards and engineers to make datasets AI-ready and consistently consumable across dashboards, models, and agentic AI systems. · Develop, test, and optimize algorithms for Walmart's Last Mile Delivery platform improve delivery efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer & driver experiences. · Analyze large-scale logistics and delivery datasets to generate actionable insights for Performance Management. · Partner with Ops, Finance, and Product teams to translate business needs into effective data science solutions. · Implement machine learning models to improve delivery efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance both customer and driver experiences · Partner with engineering, product, and business teams to translate business needs into effective data science solutions · Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders · Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, and aligned with business KPIs Why Join Us · Be part of the team driving Walmart's delivery innovation. · Gain exposure to large-scale logistics optimization challenges. · Collaborate with both technical and business teams while growing your leadership skills. Ideal Candidate Profile · MS or PhD in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or Data Science · 3-5 years of experience in data science, machine learning, or logistics optimization · Proficiency in large dataset mining tools and open-source programming languages (e.g., R, Python, SQL) · Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to address both structured and unstructured problems · Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration · Experience in the retail or customer delivery industry is a plus · Experience in the retail or customer delivery industry is a plus 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 (https://one.walmart.com/) .
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...
702 Sw 8Th St, 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.
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, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
