Senior, Data Scientist
Walmart

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Position Summary...

What you'll do...

This role is part of Walmart's eCommerce Analytics Platform Enablement team.

The position works on data and workflow management platform enablement, infrastructure,data integration, and supports the development of data products to enable eCommerce Analytics to achieve a broad range of objectives. Central to these efforts will be a passion for ensuring that the team's technology and data solutions are well tailored to help drive the business and address the needs of stakeholders in our ever-changing customer environment.This position supports a broad range of internal constituents and external partners, and requires a combination of skills and experience, communication and relationship development, infrastructure management, and automation at scale in cloud-based computing environments, and a strong knowledge of data processing optimization techniques and distributed systems.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Walmart's Data Platform Enablement team
• Responsible for Walmart's data platform, data processing, data integrations and data solutions working with internal and external partners. The broader team is currently on a transformation path, and this role will be instrumental in enabling the broader team's vision.
• system administration, security compliance, and internal tech audits
• Responsible for operational excellence initiatives which include efficient use of data platform resources, identifying optimization opportunities, forecasting capacity, etc.

• Design and implement different flavors of architecture to deliver better system performance and resiliency.
• Identify opportunities to build automated processes and tools to improve efficiency.
• Develop capability requirements and transition plan for the next generation of data enablement technology, tools, and processes to enable Walmart to efficiently improve performance with scale.
• Drive best practices and standards around the usage of data platforms and tools
• Implement data governance practices. Handle business and technology issues related to management of enterprise information assets and approaches related to data protection.

Skills:

• Administering Dataproc and Airflow. Ability to create, maintain, scale, and debug production ephemeral and long-run Dataproc clusters as a Dataproc administrator
• Deep understanding of data center architectures, networking, storage solutions, and scale system performance
• Technical knowledge of big data analytics, optimization techniques, and data pipeline acceleration. Experience deploying and maintaining large-scale data pipeline in production. Experience deploying data science models and reporting solutions at scale, preferably with building Data tools from the ground up
• Understanding of Cloud platforms such as GCP (preferred) and Azure and the difference between IaaS, CaaS, PaaS, etc.

• Strong experience with Apache ecosystem especially Spark, Hadoop, Hive, Kafka, Tez, Airflow and different data formats such as parquet, orc, avro, etc.
• Familiar with DevOps best practices and cloud native technologies
• Programming experience in SQL, Python (preferred), R, Scala, Java, or Bash
• Experience with BigQuery, Presto, CloudSQL, MSSQL, Cassandra, and Mongo DB is a plus
• Experience with PySpark, SparkSQL, MLlib, and Spark Rapids on GPUs is a plus

• Experience setting up logging and monitoring tools, and helping to debug complex data pipelines

Education & Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in roles with responsibility over data platforms and data operations dealing with large volumes of data in cloud based distributed computing environments.
• Graduate degree preferred in a quantitative discipline (e.g., engineering, economics, math, operations research).

• Proven ability to solve enterprise level data operations problems at scale which require cross-functional collaboration for solution development, implementation, and adoption.

Flexible, hybrid work:
We use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in office coupled with virtual when not onsite. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.

Benefits:
Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
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, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process

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.

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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.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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‎ 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.

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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$180,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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‎ - Stock

About Walmart

At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?

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.

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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.
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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.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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.
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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.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00-$234,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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- Stock
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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...

850 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States of America

About Walmart

At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?

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.

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