Walmart
(USA) Principal, Data Scientist
Walmart, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Job Summary:
Chance to work on financial data forecasting for complex retail problems/challenges. Utilize deep learning methods and architectures to build and deploy state-of-the-art forecasting systems. Will also be working on causal inference problems for scenario-based adjustment.
About the Team:
Our team collaborates closely with Finance teams to enhance financial planning and strategic decision-making through cutting-edge data-driven solutions. We specialize in a diverse range of initiatives, including advanced time series forecasting, which provides actionable insights into trends and patterns, and leveraging Generative AI (GenAI) to produce concise, insightful summaries that empower decision-makers. By integrating these innovative approaches, we strive to drive efficiency, accuracy, and impactful outcomes in financial operations.
What you'll do:
Lead high-caliber team to build large-scale time series forecasting systems
Integrate Global forecasting models (e.g., Temporal Fusion Transformers, Nbeats) to enhance forecasting precision and generate synthetic time series data for better model training.
Develop data science systems and tools for retail & e-commerce applications:
Leverage LLMS to summarize and build large scale chat applications
Train large scale neural networks and deploy them as a automated batch pipelines using airflow.
Deploy large scale forecasting pipelines modeling thousands of time series using batch pipelines
Establish cross-functional relationships to maintain win-win situation for the corporation
Collaborate with various product stake holders and business owners to formulate and productionize a solution.
What you'll bring:
Master's degree or PHD in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 5 years' experience in an analytics related field.
Must have qualifications...
Have deep understanding on neural networks, attention architecture and other DL and ML concepts. Familiar with statistical models, such as linear models, generalized linear models, experiment design, and testing. Have experience working with optimization problems.
Proven records of solving business problems using deep learning and machine learning methods.
Familiar with some of the DL packages such as Pytorch, Keras, Tensorflow
Strong software development skills in languages such as Python, SQL, R, Scala, Java
Have experience in involving in deployment and production process.
Have experience working with cross-functional teams, such as engineering and product teams.
Great to have...
Experience with Big Data processing and feature engineering using Spark
Experience with training machine learning models through Cloud Services including Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure
Hands on experience of designing and training large DL models on GPU farm
Causal inference expertise and experiences
Knowledge on LLM is a plus
Behavior qualifications...
Problem solver with can-do attitude, not afraid of facing new problems, technical challenges, delivery pressures
Ability to clearly define problems, models and constraints from informal and flexible business requirements
Tech leadership with teamwork spirit, quick adaptation to new environment
Form collaborative working environment.
About Walmart Global Tech:
Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That's what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We're a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world's leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.
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:
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 Statement:
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.
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.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .
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.
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.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .
The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00-$264,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
Stock
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 5 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 3 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 3: 7 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, PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics, Publications or active peer reviewer in related journals or conference, 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...
10790 Parkridge Dr. Suite 200, Reston, VA 20191, United States of America
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.
What you'll do...
Job Summary:
Chance to work on financial data forecasting for complex retail problems/challenges. Utilize deep learning methods and architectures to build and deploy state-of-the-art forecasting systems. Will also be working on causal inference problems for scenario-based adjustment.
About the Team:
Our team collaborates closely with Finance teams to enhance financial planning and strategic decision-making through cutting-edge data-driven solutions. We specialize in a diverse range of initiatives, including advanced time series forecasting, which provides actionable insights into trends and patterns, and leveraging Generative AI (GenAI) to produce concise, insightful summaries that empower decision-makers. By integrating these innovative approaches, we strive to drive efficiency, accuracy, and impactful outcomes in financial operations.
What you'll do:
Lead high-caliber team to build large-scale time series forecasting systems
Integrate Global forecasting models (e.g., Temporal Fusion Transformers, Nbeats) to enhance forecasting precision and generate synthetic time series data for better model training.
Develop data science systems and tools for retail & e-commerce applications:
Leverage LLMS to summarize and build large scale chat applications
Train large scale neural networks and deploy them as a automated batch pipelines using airflow.
Deploy large scale forecasting pipelines modeling thousands of time series using batch pipelines
Establish cross-functional relationships to maintain win-win situation for the corporation
Collaborate with various product stake holders and business owners to formulate and productionize a solution.
What you'll bring:
Master's degree or PHD in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 5 years' experience in an analytics related field.
Must have qualifications...
Have deep understanding on neural networks, attention architecture and other DL and ML concepts. Familiar with statistical models, such as linear models, generalized linear models, experiment design, and testing. Have experience working with optimization problems.
Proven records of solving business problems using deep learning and machine learning methods.
Familiar with some of the DL packages such as Pytorch, Keras, Tensorflow
Strong software development skills in languages such as Python, SQL, R, Scala, Java
Have experience in involving in deployment and production process.
Have experience working with cross-functional teams, such as engineering and product teams.
Great to have...
Experience with Big Data processing and feature engineering using Spark
Experience with training machine learning models through Cloud Services including Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure
Hands on experience of designing and training large DL models on GPU farm
Causal inference expertise and experiences
Knowledge on LLM is a plus
Behavior qualifications...
Problem solver with can-do attitude, not afraid of facing new problems, technical challenges, delivery pressures
Ability to clearly define problems, models and constraints from informal and flexible business requirements
Tech leadership with teamwork spirit, quick adaptation to new environment
Form collaborative working environment.
About Walmart Global Tech:
Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That's what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We're a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world's leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.
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:
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 Statement:
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.
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.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .
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.
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.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .
The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00-$264,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
Stock
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 5 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 3 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 3: 7 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, PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics, Publications or active peer reviewer in related journals or conference, 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...
10790 Parkridge Dr. Suite 200, Reston, VA 20191, United States of America
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.