Senior, Data Scientist - Last Mile Delivery

Position Summary What you'll do Job Description Summary Support the strategy and execution for Walmart’s Last Mile Delivery operation. Focus on model development, data-driven insights, and continuous optimization to improve customer experience and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to apply machine learning techniques and contribute to innovation in delivery optimization. Key Responsibilities Develop, test, and optimize algorithms for Walmart’s Last Mile Delivery platform Analyze large-scale logistics and delivery datasets to generate actionable insights Implement machine learning models to improve delivery efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance both customer and driver experiences Partner with engineering, product, and business teams to translate business needs into effective data science solutions Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, and aligned with business KPIs Why Join Us Be part of the team driving Walmart’s delivery innovation. Gain exposure to large-scale logistics optimization challenges. Collaborate with both technical and business teams while growing your leadership skills. Ideal Candidate Profile MS or PhD

in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or Data Science 3–5 years

of experience in data science, machine learning, or logistics optimization Proficiency in

large dataset mining tools

and open-source programming languages (e.g., R, Python, SQL) Strong

problem-solving mindset

with the ability to address both structured and unstructured problems Excellent communication skills

for cross-functional collaboration Experience in the

retail or customer delivery industry

is a plus Walmart offers 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. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 3 years' experience in an analytics related field. Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 1 years' experience in an analytics related field. 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, Using open source frameworks (for example, scikit learn, tensorflow, torch). 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.

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