(USA) Senior Distinguished I, Data Scientist

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

The Senior Distinguished Data Science lead drive innovation and efficiency in our processes. This role focuses on leveraging advanced data methodologies, fostering a culture of mentorship and continuous learning, and utilizing creative applications of Large Language Models (LLMs) to optimize team performance. By supporting the architecture and overall design of robust data solutions, you'll ensure our team delivers exceptional insights and value to the organization.

About Team:
At Walmart, we prioritize innovation and data security. Our team is dedicated to maintaining a secure operating environment and preserving the trust of our customers, associates, and stakeholders. We combine a range of services and expertise to prevent fraud, detect threats, and manage digital risk and access. Our focus is on mitigating attack risks, securing cloud transformation, and fostering a culture of security and reliability within our team

What you'll do:

Holistic Data Science Oversight: Provide an overarching data science view across services, risk & compliance, and international security to ensure cohesive and strategic integration of data-driven insights throughout the organization.

Proactive Risk Management: Identify and analyze patterns and trends to facilitate proactive information security risk management, ensuring potential threats are detected and mitigated promptly.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work cross-functionally across the broader information security department to integrate data science solutions, fostering collaboration and enhancing the overall security posture of the organization.

Process Efficiency Enhancement: Drive efficiencies within the team and for customers by optimizing processes and methodologies, ensuring streamlined operations and improved service delivery.

Mentorship and Upskilling: Mentor and upskill team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the data science team.

Innovative LLM Utilization: Leverage creativity in the application of Large Language Models (LLMs) to optimize team performance and processes, enabling advanced data-driven solutions and enhancing overall efficiency.

Solution Architecture Designs: Inspect the architecture and overall design of data science solutions, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and aligned with organizational objectives.

What you'll bring:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Data Science, Computer Science, Information Security) or equivalent experience.

Proven experience in a leadership or management role within a data science or technology-focused organization.

Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.

Experience with cross-functional collaboration, particularly within security and/or governance departments.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor and upskill team members effectively.

Creative problem-solving abilities, particularly in the application of Large Language Models (LLMs) to optimize team performance.

Proficiency in data science tools and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL, TensorFlow).

Solid understanding of solution architecture and design principles, ensuring robust and scalable data science solutions.

Ability to drive process efficiencies, improving team and customer outcomes.

Strategic mindset, with the ability to think critically and make data-driven decisions.

Adaptability to a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and the ability to manage ambiguity.
 

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.

Walmart’s culture is a competitive advantage, and it’s fostered by being together. Working together in person allows us to collaborate, align quickly and innovate with greater speed.  We use our campuses to create purposeful connection rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates.  
Our hubs: Walmart is a global company with offices across the United States and around the world. Our global headquarters is in Bentonville, Arkansas, with primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay area and New York/New Jersey. 

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 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. 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.

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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.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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.

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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $192,000.00-$384,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 7
years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 2: Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science,
Information Technology or related field and 5 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 3: 9 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, Publications or active peer reviewer in related journals or conference, Successful completion of one or more assessments in Python, Spark, Scala, or R, Using open source frameworks (for example, scikit learn, tensorflow, torch), We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Primary Location...

10790 Parkridge Dr. Suite 200, Reston, VA 20191, United States of America