(USA) Principal, Data Scientist

Principal Data ScientistAs Principal Data Scientist at Walmart, you will lead advanced analytics to influence strategic decisions. You'll build and deploy optimization and ML models, performing rigorous analysis on large data to tackle complex problems. You'll work cross-functionally to translate business needs into data-driven solutions, ensuring model accuracy and scalability. You'll apply coding, visualization, and optimization to boost operational efficiency and drive measurable impact in a dynamic tech-driven environment. This role offers a chance to shape inventory strategies within a collaborative AI-focused team.Compensation / BenefitsHealth benefits: medical, vision, dental401(k) and stock purchase planPaid time off including various leave typesLife insuranceLive Better U education benefit programResponsibilitiesDevelop, test, and deploy advanced data science solutions using appropriate programming languages and toolsAnalyze complex business problems to identify root causes and recommend data-driven approachesIdentify and validate data sources, ensuring data quality and relevance for modelingDesign and implement optimization algorithms or ML models, optimizing features and algorithms for accuracy and scalabilityEvaluate model performance using rigorous validation techniques and adjust models accordinglyCollaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable data strategiesMentor team members on analytical methods, modeling techniques, and best practicesKey requirementsExtensive experience developing and deploying ML models using Python and related toolsProficiency in statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and advanced modeling including deep learning and optimizationStrong knowledge of data sourcing, quality assessment, and data ecosystem managementAbility to translate complex business problems into analytical solutions with measurable impactExpertise in optimization or ML, including validation, deployment, and lifecycle management for productionDemonstrated leadership in mentoring and cross-functional collaboration