(USA) Data Scientist III

Position Summary...

Working at Sam’s Club means a career without boundaries. There’s always room to grow, to take on another challenge, to roll up your sleeves and contribute, and to find professional rewards for your hard work. Yes, we are a division of the Fortune #1 company, Walmart, Inc. But you’ll quickly find that we’re a company that wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Sam’s Club is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our clubs. Join us and you'll discover why our company is a world leader in belonging, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.

What you'll do...

As a Data Scientist III on the Operations and Product team, you will be responsible for developing, deploying, and optimizing advanced data science and AI solutions that drive business impact across multiple operations, product, and other DBI teams. You will contribute to enhancing the member and associate experience by leveraging data to solve complex business problems and improve operational efficiencies.

This is an individual contributor position reporting to the Director of Data Science, and it requires working onsite in Bentonville, Arkansas; remote work is not an option.

You'll sweep us off our feet if:

• You relish working with large volumes of data, enjoy the challenge of highly complex technical contexts, and, above all else, are passionate about data and analytics.
• You are an expert in data modeling, ETL design, and business intelligence tools, identifying strategic opportunities for improvements in data infrastructure that create outsized business impact.
• You excel at architecting scalable and resilient data solutions for real-time and batch processing.
• You are familiar with various AI solutions and the use and deployment of LLMs.

What you'll bring:

• Experience in building highly scalable Big Data solutions and ETL ecosystems.
• Proficiency with Hadoop, Spark, Cloud, Python/PySpark, Java, Streaming, Kafka, and backend technologies.
• Experience utilizing public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) to deploy scalable ML solutions efficiently.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python, Java, Scala) and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn), underpinned by a solid grasp of MLOps practices, including design documentation, testing, and source code management with Git.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop predictive models and machine learning algorithms to enhance customer experience.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and insights.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define data requirements and objectives.
• Present findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in data science.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field (Masters preferred).
• 4+ years of experience in data science or a similar role.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks and data visualization tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with cutting-edge technology.

Collaborate with a team dedicated to driving customer insights and analytics

At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!

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- Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage

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- Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance

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- Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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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- 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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Live Better U is a company 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 $90,000.00-$180,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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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: 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 the 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 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...

2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America