Staff, Data Scientist | Promise and Sourcing Appli... at Walmart in Sunnyvale, California

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Walmart's Promise and Sourcing Applied AI team is seeking a Staff Data Scientist with expertise in Advanced Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning to drive the ML system and roadmap to renovate Walmart Promise and Sourcing Engine. As a Tech Lead, this role is expected to bring experience in Data Science e-commerce, promise and sourcing recommendations. You will play a critical role in end-to-end AI product development and deployment, mentoring and coaching other data scientists and communication with product and engineering team.



About Team: Promise and Sourcing Applied AI

Promise and Sourcing Applied AI team is visioning to enhance and renovate the optimization of customer promise and sourcing options with influencing on both customer journey and supply chain and logistics planning and execution. The team belongs to Supply Chain and Store Ops Applied AI Organization, an impact driven, science and scalability excellence pursuing group of researchers to ensure end to end optimality in Walmart Fulfillment network.



What you'll do:

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  Architect machine learning solutions given an abstract business problem.


• Perform hands-on data exploration, processing, and analysis on massive data sets.


• Use state-of-the-art machine learning, deep learning, and data mining techniques to develop proof-of-concept predictive models.
  


• Design scalable, low-latency services to host predictive models; productionize prototypes on the cloud


• Communicate the results to stakeholders and present the projects in internal or external conferences.


• Research and develop advanced algorithms and techniques that address complex business problems.


• Utilize the broad and deep knowledge of Machine Learning and Software Engineering to contribute to the team's core machine learning capabilities.

What you'll bring:

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  Master's degree in computer science, Statistics, Optimization, or related field + 7 years' experience in a machine learning/deep learning related field OR PHD with minimu of 3+ years of industry experience.
  


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  Technical expertise in machine learning, deep learning, statistical analysis, and software development.


• Proficient in data mining, machine learning, and deep learning packages in Python/Tensorflow/Keras.


• Experience working with large data sets and cloud computing (Hive, Spark, GCP, or Azure).


• Proficient in coding SQL, Python, Java, or JavaScript.


• A proven track record of leading innovation such as Medium Blog, patents, or conference presentation is a plus.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.


• Good communication skills, ability to work with cross-functional teams of technical and non-technical associates.


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  Experience providing technical and architectural guidance in a technical lead or architect role.

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:

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 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 4 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 2 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 3: 6 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...

840 W CALIFORNIA AVE, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086-4828, 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.


"At Walmart, we get the opportunity to grow professionally and personally-all while improving how we work and what we deliver to consumers." - Lola, Project Analyst



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