Walmart Canada · 2 weeks ago
(USA) Principal, Data Scientist
(USA) SUNNYVALE IV- 680 W CALIFORNIA CA SUNNYVALE Home Office
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffWalmart Inc. is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead the development and deployment of advanced analytical models that drive strategic business decisions. The role involves collaborating across functions to translate data insights into actionable strategies, mentoring team members, and ensuring high-quality data sourcing and validation.
DeliveryRetailShopping
Responsibilities
Develop and implement advanced machine learning models to address complex business challenges and drive data-informed decisions
Lead exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and statistical modeling to extract actionable insights from data sources
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable data science solutions aligned with strategic objectives
Oversee model validation, tuning, deployment, and lifecycle management to ensure accuracy, robustness, and sustainability
Mentor and guide team members on analytical techniques, coding best practices, and data visualization to enhance overall team capability
Communicate findings effectively to stakeholders, supporting data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience in developing and deploying machine learning models using Python and related frameworks
Proficiency in advanced statistical analysis and data visualization techniques to derive actionable business insights
Strong knowledge of data sourcing, quality assessment, and management within complex business environments
Expertise in model validation, tuning, and lifecycle management to ensure robust and scalable solutions
Ability to translate business requirements into technical strategies and lead cross-functional teams effectively
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS SageMaker for scalable model development and deployment
Demonstrated leadership in mentoring associates and driving continuous improvement in data science practices
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 Canada
Walmart Canada is a subsidiary of Walmart that operates a chain of more than 400 stores nationwide. It is a sub-organization of Walmart.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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2025-12-18
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2025-12-03
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