Staff, Data Scientist - Advanced Measurement Metho... at Walmart in San Bruno, California

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Walmart Connect is key to Walmart's growth strategy. Walmart has built a ~$3 billion dollar closed loop, in-house advertising business that is a robust, true omnichannel, media services division with WMC. We partner closely with brands on strategies and solutions that harness Walmart's unparalleled omnichannel influence. We deliver relevant retail ads and experiences that connect our customers with the brands and products they love. And we use Walmart's proprietary online and in-store data, encompassing 95% of American households, to measure campaign-correlated sales on our site and in our stores.



About the role:



A passionate and innovative leader with deep expertise in media analytics and measurement. We are seeking a Staff Data Scientist on Advanced Measurement Methodology to shape the future of our organization through data driven insights with solid methodology foundation.


Location: San Bruno, CA; Hoboken, NJ



Responsibilities

• Perform as a measurement thought leader with advanced understanding of media mix, attribution, randomized control testing and other lift solutions for both online and in-store/offline channels.


• Experience in experimental design for complex use cases in Search and Display marketing, and experience building causal inference models


• Research and develop cutting-edge media measurement solutions using advanced statistical modeling and machine learning techniques.


• Thought leader who has a strong know-how of measurement solutions, ads landscape, and understanding of how the industry is evolving


• Lead team members to deliver impactful analytical projects for stakeholders.


• Perform hands-on modeling and complex analyses using SQL & Python.


• Present measurement insights to clients and explain complex modeling approaches in simple terms and develop compelling narratives that connect modeling results with business problems.


• Build and enhance models to determine the impact of marketing tactics and optimal levels of media budgets.


• Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline data science solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant industry experience in positions with a focus on statistics, data science, measurement, marketing strategy & analytics.


• Experienced in building causal inference models and developing test designs for complex test scenarios.


• Proficient coding skills (Python/SQL), data visualization and database knowledge.


• Extensive experience with predictive and machine learning modeling algorithms.


• Strong communication skills to tell-a-story that provides insight into the business.


• Strong project management skills, including managing technical resources and multiple priorities & milestones.


• Proven experience and a passion for working in a fast-paced agile environment.


• A collaborative mindset and sense of curiosity.


• Master's degree in Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Operations Research, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Operations Research, or related field.


• Experience with complete online and in-store media tactics portfolio.


• Experience with Tableau or similar data visualization tools.


• Experience with advertising technology platforms eCommerce, Ad servers, DSPs, DMPs, etc.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive 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 at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J .


The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00-$286,000.00


Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance incentives.


Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:


- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)


- Stock equity incentives




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, Successful completion of one or more assessments in Python, Spark, Scala, or R, Using open source frameworks (for example, scikit learn, tensorflow, torch)




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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