Senior Data Scientist, AI Labs

Reference: R-2568968Posted: 2026-07-24Location: BENTONVILLE, AR, United StatesType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficeWhat you'll do...Position: Senior Data Scientist, AI LabsJob Location: 811 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716Duties: Lead and drive the development of advanced AI models and algorithms to solve complex business problems, leveraging expertise in analytics, big data, and automation methods. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business needs and translate them into data-related or mathematical solutions, using the most effective tools and methods available. Provide expert guidance and advice to team members, aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs, and fostering commitment to perspectives and rationales. Understand the business context by having knowledge of industry and environmental factors, common business practices across multiple domains, and relevant business metrics. Provide recommendations to business stakeholders, develop business cases for projects, and serve as a bridge between business needs and tangible solutions. Develop and test code for AI solutions, using recommended programming languages and incorporating business, technical, and data requirements.Minimum education and experience required: Master’s degree or the equivalent in Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field. Position does not require specific years of experience but requires listed skills.Skills Required: Must have experience with: Implementing data analysis and data mining using Python and R for data-driven decision making; Applying SQL and NoSQL databases for data management and management; Experience with data mining algorithms and techniques: GLMs, CART/CHAID, Random Forests, Gradient Boosting, Cluster Analysis, Recommender systems, Time Series Analysis, Survival Analysis, Text Mining; Python or R and SQL; Working in big data environments like Hadoop, Hive or Spark; Coding in languages including Java, C++, and Python for solution development and deployment; Using Docker containerization and Kubernetes for encapsulating applications and their dependencies for consistent operation; Utilizing Cloud platform for scalable and flexible application deployment and operation, such as Microsoft Azure and AWS; Using Git for version control; and Leveraging analytics and automation techniques to translate business problems into mathematical solutions. Employer will accept any amount of experience with the required skills.Rate of pay: $94,557.00 - 180,000.00/yearWal-Mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer.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.