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Walmart

Senior, Data Scientist | Pricing Team (Optimization/Reinforcement Learning Backg

Walmart, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States,


Position Summary:Walmart Global Tech

is seeking a talented and experienced

Senior Data Scientist

specializing in

Pricing Algorithms

to lead our efforts in

developing sophisticated pricing models and strategies

. As a

Senior Data Scientist

, you will play a

critical role

in driving innovation and optimizing revenue through the application of advanced statistical and machine learning techniques. You will

lead a team of data scientists

and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to

develop and implement pricing algorithms

that maximize profitability and drive business growth.About Team:Our

Merchandise AI Team

within

Applied AI group

is the driving force behind our retail and e-commerce success, leveraging cutting-edge AI and machine learning techniques to optimize every aspect of our merchandising strategy. With a diverse blend of

expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning algorithms, and retail operations

, our team pioneers innovative solutions across the merchandising lifecycle, from demand forecasting and assortment planning to pricing optimization.What you'll do:Algorithm Development:

Lead the design, development, and deployment of

advanced pricing algorithms

using state-of-the-art machine learning techniques.Code Review:

Conduct thorough code reviews of pricing algorithms and related software components developed by the team.Data Analysis and Insights:

Utilize large datasets to conduct in-depth analysis of customer behavior, market dynamics, and competitive pricing strategies.Model Evaluation and Optimization:

Oversee the evaluation, validation, and optimization of pricing models.Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand business objectives and translate them into data-driven pricing solutions.Thought Leadership:

Stay abreast of industry trends and provide thought leadership on pricing strategy.Documentation and Communication:

Document methodologies and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.What you'll bring:Masters/PHD in Computer Science

with 3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist.Experience with Data Science and Machine Learning including

Regression, Classification, Ensemble Methods, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning .Strong implementation experience with at least one of the programming languages ( Python, Java, C++ ).Strong hands-on skills in data wrangling over massive datasets.Strong written and oral communication skills.Experience in online advertising, recommender systems, or related areas.Experience with end-to-end modeling projects.Excellent academic or industrial track record of conducting and reporting original research.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.Flexible, Hybrid work:We use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in office coupled with virtual when not onsite.Benefits:Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.Equal Opportunity Employer:Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice.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: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.Knowledge of accessibility best practices.Primary Location:203 Se Martin Luther King Jr, Bentonville, AR 72712-0000, United States of America

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