Walmart
(USA) Data Scientist III - Machine Learning Engineer
Walmart, Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087
Overview
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
The
Data Scientist III – Machine Learning Engineer
will be responsible for developing and deploying applied machine learning models that improve member engagement and enhance discovery experiences across Sam's Club's digital and physical touchpoints. You'll work alongside a talented team of Scientists and Engineers to design scalable ML solutions for Search, Ranking, and Personalization, using modern data pipelines and advanced modeling techniques. You'll contribute to the full ML lifecycle — from data preparation and feature engineering to model training, evaluation, and deployment — helping transform data into actionable intelligence that powers smarter recommendations and seamless member experiences. You'll sweep us off our feet if…
• You have 2+ years of experience in applied machine learning, data science, or AI systems development.
• Strong foundation in algorithms such as Collaborative Filtering, Matrix Factorization, or Deep Learning.
• Proficient in Python and familiar with ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, or AWS) and basic MLOps concepts.
• Knowledge of information retrieval, ranking, or recommendation systems is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and data storytelling skills. You'll make an impact by…
Responsibilities
Designing, training, and evaluating ML models that drive personalization and discovery.
Working closely with Data Engineers to operationalize and scale models in production.
Supporting A/B testing and experimentation to measure and optimize model impact.
Collaborating with Product and Engineering teams to define data and model requirements.
Learning and applying emerging AI techniques to continuously improve member experiences.
Minimum Qualifications Note: Bolded headings are preserved; em tags are removed as requested. The original options are retained below as listed.
Option 1: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 2 years' experience in an analytics or related field.
Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
Option 3: 4 years' experience in an analytics or related field.
Preferred Qualifications Outlined below are optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no 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 assessments in Python, Spark, Scala, or R.
Experience with open source frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
Background in creating inclusive digital experiences and knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AA) and assistive technologies.
Location and Compensation Primary location: 815 Eleventh Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-4731, United States of America
Other listed location: Walmart/Sam's Club facility in Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735
The annual salary ranges shown are:
Sunnyvale, California US-11807: $117,000.00 - $234,000.00
Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735: $90,000.00 - $180,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Other benefits include: stock, medical, vision, dental, 401(k), company-paid life insurance, PTO, and other programs described by Walmart. PTO/PPTO details vary by job classification and tenure.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for associates. Information about benefits and eligibility is available on One.Walmart.
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility Walmart and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer by Choice. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to accessible products and services that respect WCAG guidelines.
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What you'll do...
The
Data Scientist III – Machine Learning Engineer
will be responsible for developing and deploying applied machine learning models that improve member engagement and enhance discovery experiences across Sam's Club's digital and physical touchpoints. You'll work alongside a talented team of Scientists and Engineers to design scalable ML solutions for Search, Ranking, and Personalization, using modern data pipelines and advanced modeling techniques. You'll contribute to the full ML lifecycle — from data preparation and feature engineering to model training, evaluation, and deployment — helping transform data into actionable intelligence that powers smarter recommendations and seamless member experiences. You'll sweep us off our feet if…
• You have 2+ years of experience in applied machine learning, data science, or AI systems development.
• Strong foundation in algorithms such as Collaborative Filtering, Matrix Factorization, or Deep Learning.
• Proficient in Python and familiar with ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, or AWS) and basic MLOps concepts.
• Knowledge of information retrieval, ranking, or recommendation systems is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and data storytelling skills. You'll make an impact by…
Responsibilities
Designing, training, and evaluating ML models that drive personalization and discovery.
Working closely with Data Engineers to operationalize and scale models in production.
Supporting A/B testing and experimentation to measure and optimize model impact.
Collaborating with Product and Engineering teams to define data and model requirements.
Learning and applying emerging AI techniques to continuously improve member experiences.
Minimum Qualifications Note: Bolded headings are preserved; em tags are removed as requested. The original options are retained below as listed.
Option 1: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 2 years' experience in an analytics or related field.
Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
Option 3: 4 years' experience in an analytics or related field.
Preferred Qualifications Outlined below are optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no 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 assessments in Python, Spark, Scala, or R.
Experience with open source frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
Background in creating inclusive digital experiences and knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AA) and assistive technologies.
Location and Compensation Primary location: 815 Eleventh Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-4731, United States of America
Other listed location: Walmart/Sam's Club facility in Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735
The annual salary ranges shown are:
Sunnyvale, California US-11807: $117,000.00 - $234,000.00
Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735: $90,000.00 - $180,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Other benefits include: stock, medical, vision, dental, 401(k), company-paid life insurance, PTO, and other programs described by Walmart. PTO/PPTO details vary by job classification and tenure.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for associates. Information about benefits and eligibility is available on One.Walmart.
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility Walmart and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer by Choice. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to accessible products and services that respect WCAG guidelines.
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