Walmart
Position Summary
As a Senior Data Scientist on Walmart’s Performance Strategy team, you will support the strategy and execution of our Last Mile Delivery (LMD) operation. Your focus will be on building a governed, AI‑ready Data Foundation, developing and scaling machine learning models, and delivering data‑driven insights to continuously optimize performance. This role will directly enable Walmart to deliver faster, more efficient, and more reliable experiences for customers, drivers, and associates.
What You’ll Do
Build and maintain a One Source of Truth for LMD data, ensuring metric governance, lineage, and validation.
Partner with data stewards and engineers to make datasets AI‑ready and consistently consumable across dashboards, models, and agentic AI systems.
Develop, test, and optimize algorithms for Walmart’s Last Mile Delivery platform to improve delivery efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer and driver experiences.
Analyze large‑scale logistics and delivery datasets to generate actionable insights for Performance Management.
Partner with Ops, Finance, and Product teams to translate business needs into effective data science solutions.
Implement machine learning models to improve delivery efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance both customer and driver experiences.
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 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.
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 year’s experience in an analytics related field.
5 years’ experience in an analytics or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with data science, machine learning, optimization models, and advanced analytics.
Background in creating inclusive digital experiences and knowledge of accessibility best practices.
Strong collaboration skills within cross‑functional teams.
Primary Location 702 Sw 8th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
Benefits
Competitive pay with performance‑based bonus awards and other benefits.
Health benefits: medical, vision, dental coverage.
Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase, company‑paid life insurance.
Paid time off: PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Short‑term and long‑term disability, military leave pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Walmart‑paid education benefit program (Live Better U).
Additional benefits subject to program terms.
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What You’ll Do
Build and maintain a One Source of Truth for LMD data, ensuring metric governance, lineage, and validation.
Partner with data stewards and engineers to make datasets AI‑ready and consistently consumable across dashboards, models, and agentic AI systems.
Develop, test, and optimize algorithms for Walmart’s Last Mile Delivery platform to improve delivery efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer and driver experiences.
Analyze large‑scale logistics and delivery datasets to generate actionable insights for Performance Management.
Partner with Ops, Finance, and Product teams to translate business needs into effective data science solutions.
Implement machine learning models to improve delivery efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance both customer and driver experiences.
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 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.
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 year’s experience in an analytics related field.
5 years’ experience in an analytics or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with data science, machine learning, optimization models, and advanced analytics.
Background in creating inclusive digital experiences and knowledge of accessibility best practices.
Strong collaboration skills within cross‑functional teams.
Primary Location 702 Sw 8th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
Benefits
Competitive pay with performance‑based bonus awards and other benefits.
Health benefits: medical, vision, dental coverage.
Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase, company‑paid life insurance.
Paid time off: PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Short‑term and long‑term disability, military leave pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Walmart‑paid education benefit program (Live Better U).
Additional benefits subject to program terms.
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