Walmart · 18 hours ago
Staff, Data Scientist
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$143K/yr - $286K/yr
5+ years expWalmart Global Tech is a team of software engineers, data scientists, and service professionals focused on innovation within the retail sector. As a Staff Data Scientist, you will lead the design and deployment of production-grade ML systems to enhance the reliability and efficiency of Walmart's enterprise and e-commerce platforms, working hands-on across the full lifecycle of ML solutions.
E-CommerceGroceryRetailRetail TechnologyShopping
Responsibilities
Lead the design and deployment of production-grade ML systems that improve the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our enterprise and e-commerce platforms
Work hands-on across the full lifecycle—analyzing large-scale telemetry, building and shipping models, and writing high-quality code that integrates directly into runtime systems
Power smart autoscaling, anomaly detection, seasonality-aware forecasting, and capacity optimization across thousands of services, enabling real-time, autonomous decision-making
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in data science or applied machine learning
5+ years deploying ML models in production
Proven track record of owning systems end to end in high-availability environments
Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 4 years' experience in an analytics related field
Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 2 years' experience in an analytics related field
6 years' experience in an analytics or related field
Expert-level Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, Scikit-learn)
Practical understanding of Kubernetes autoscaling
Experience working with metrics, logs, and traces from distributed systems
Comfortable querying and analyzing large datasets using SQL and time-series databases
Strong understanding of distributed systems behavior (latency, load, failures, cascading effects)
Hands-on exposure to Kubernetes, cloud platforms and production observability stacks
Ability to reason about trade-offs between accuracy, latency, reliability, and safety in ML-driven automation
Preferred
Data science, machine learning, optimization models
PhD 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
Benefits
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.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
Company
Walmart
Walmart is a retail corporation that operates several chains of supermarkets, discount stores, and e-commerce platforms. It is a sub-organization of Walmart Family Mobile.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5B2023-04-15Post Ipo Debt· $5B
1972-08-25IPO
Leadership Team
John Furner
President and Chief Executive Officer, Walmart U.S.
Steve Schmitt
EVP & CFO Walmart U.S.
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