(USA) Senior, Data Scientist

Position Summary
Join Walmart|VIZIO and elevate your career! We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Data Scientist to support and drive strategic initiatives across our organization. This role requires strong collaboration with Product Management, Engineering, and business leaders to deliver impactful, easy-to-understand analytics. Our expanding team tackles challenging problems that significantly influence our business, focusing on high-value and high-impact development and analysis. We are looking for a versatile, detail-oriented professional who is passionate about modern technology and enjoys solving complex software challenges.

About the Data Science Team
The Data Science team plays a central role in VIZIO/Walmart’s mission to provide the best shopping experience possible. Utilizing advanced analytics, machine learning, and big data technologies, we generate business insights that inform strategic decision-making. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will be pivotal in advancing our data capabilities and contributing to VIZIO/Walmart’s ongoing growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop solutions to novel and complex business challenges using clean, maintainable code.

• Work cross-functionally with Product Managers and Engineering teams to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions.

• Analyze large datasets to understand business problems and design technical approaches.

• Build, iterate, and deploy machine learning models, from quick prototypes to scalable production systems.

• Assess product features’ performance and value through data-driven evaluations.

• Document and organize complex technical projects to maintain clarity and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications & Skills

• Expertise in big data analytics and automation techniques.

• Strong business acumen, with the ability to translate business challenges into data-driven solutions.

• Proficient with database technologies and distributed data stores (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).

• Experience developing and deploying machine learning models.

• Skilled in writing production-quality Python code, with fluency in PySpark.

• Familiarity with at least one machine learning framework such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and frameworks.

Compensation & Benefits
At Walmart, we provide competitive salaries along with performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k) plan with company match.

• Stock purchase plans and company-paid life insurance.

• Paid time off (PTO), including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave.

• Additional benefits such as short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

Educational Benefits
Walmart offers Live Better U, an education program for full- and part-time associates at Walmart and Sam’s Club. It includes a range of programs from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-term certificates — all tuition, books, and fees fully covered by Walmart. Eligibility requirements may apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, IT, or related field plus 3 years of relevant experience; or

• Master’s degree in a related field plus 1 year of experience; or

• 5 years of relevant experience without a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in data science, machine learning, and optimization models.

• Master’s degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, IT, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics, or a related discipline.

• Successful completion of assessments in Python, Spark, Scala, or R.

• Experience with open-source ML frameworks such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.

• Background in creating inclusive digital experiences and knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices.

• Commitment to supporting an inclusive culture by developing accessible products and services aligned with Walmart’s accessibility standards.

Primary Location
350 5th Ave, New York, NY 10118-4801, United States