Senior, Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist – Pricing Algorithms at Walmart Global Tech

Walmart Global Tech is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Data Scientist specializing in pricing algorithms. You will lead the development of sophisticated pricing models and strategies that drive innovation and optimize revenue through advanced statistical and machine learning techniques. In this role, you will guide a team of data scientists and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement pricing algorithms aimed at maximizing profitability and driving business growth.

About the Merchandise AI Team

Our Merchandise AI Team within the Applied AI group is pivotal to our retail and e-commerce success. We leverage cutting-edge AI and machine learning techniques to optimize all aspects of merchandising strategy. With a diverse blend of expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning algorithms, and retail operations, we pioneer innovative solutions across the merchandising lifecycle. From demand forecasting and assortment planning to pricing optimization, our algorithms empower organizational stakeholders to make informed, data-driven decisions, ensuring that we stay ahead in an ever-evolving retail landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Algorithm Development: Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced pricing algorithms using state-of-the-art machine learning techniques, including regression analysis, demand forecasting, dynamic pricing, and reinforcement learning.

Code Review: Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and optimization techniques. Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to enhance code quality and maintainability.

Data Analysis and Insights: Utilize large datasets to conduct in-depth analyses of customer behavior, market dynamics, and competitive pricing strategies. Extract actionable insights to inform pricing decisions and strategy formulation.

Model Evaluation and Optimization: Oversee the evaluation, validation, and optimization of pricing models to ensure accuracy, reliability, and performance. Implement rigorous testing methodologies to assess model effectiveness and robustness.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, marketing, and finance to understand business objectives, requirements, and constraints. Translate business needs into data-driven pricing solutions.

Thought Leadership: Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in pricing analytics, data science, and machine learning. Provide thought leadership on pricing strategy, methodologies, and implementation best practices.

Documentation and Communication: Document methodologies, findings, and recommendations clearly and concisely. Communicate complex technical concepts and insights to non-technical stakeholders through presentations, reports, and dashboards.

What You'll Bring

• Extensive experience in Data Science and Machine Learning (including Regression, Classification, Ensemble Methods, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, GenAI, etc.)
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java, C++, etc.)
• Expertise in data wrangling over massive datasets using distributed computing platforms
• Minimum 2+ years experience mentoring junior data scientists or machine learning teams
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Graduate degree in a computational science with an emphasis on Machine Learning and Data Science
• Experience in online advertising, recommender systems, search engine, e-commerce, or related areas
• Proven track record in end-to-end modeling projects from research to implementation
• Excellent academic or industrial research experience, with published works

About Walmart Global Tech

Join an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions. At Walmart Global Tech, our team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts, and service professionals are at the forefront of retail disruption. People are the driving force behind our innovations, and we emphasize a people-led, tech-empowered approach. We train our team in future-ready skill sets while welcoming experts to help us grow. Whether you’re seeking your first job or a career-defining opportunity, here, you can innovate at scale and impact millions. Dive into tech, advance your career, and reimagine the future of retail with us.

Flexible, Hybrid Work

We use a hybrid work model, blending in-office and virtual work to enhance collaboration and business needs while providing flexibility.

Benefits

Beyond great compensation, enjoy incentive awards for performance, 401(k) match, stock purchase plans, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, and multiple health plans. We offer paid education programs through Live Better U, covering tuition, books, and fees for high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates.

Equal Opportunity Employer