Senior Data Scientist - Walmart Connect

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

The Senior Data Scientist will help build our yield management capabilities for advertising analytics to drive efforts on pricing, packaging, and various inventory management initiatives.

• Lead the efforts on pricing and optimization models to improve monetization strategies. Drive pricing decisions based on our demand and supply to further optimize our advertising yield.
• Work with state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms and statistical models on large, rich and unique Walmart datasets. Develop highly scalable data science solution including building analytical tools, performing data processing, and managing end-to-end data modeling pipeline.
• Mentors and guides junior associates on basic modeling and analytics techniques to solve complex problems.
• Evaluate current pricing and packaging processes, uncovering areas of improvement, and proactively developing and implementing new business solutions.
• Work cross-functionally with sales, operations, product, product marketing, and engineering on optimization opportunities and insights. Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Create compelling graphical representations of data and model outcomes, build interactive dashboards to showcase the work internally and externally.
• Is regarded as the SME and the go-to person for everything related to pricing and the demand and supply effect on pricing.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Statistics, Operations Research, Economics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics) or equivalent practical experience. 
• 2+ years of quantitative or data science working experience.
• Proficiency in common machine learning techniques especially econometric modeling techniques, mathematical optimization, simulation and sampling techniques, and has strong understanding of probability and statistical models.
• Proficient in data science programming languages (Python or R). 
• Strong written & verbal communication with the ability to express complex technical topics clearly & easily.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases (for example Hive, big query).
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Ph.D. degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Statistics, Operations Research, Economics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics) or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of pricing or data science working experience.
• Advertising industry working experience preferred with an understanding of advertising KPIs. 
• Knowledge of auction dynamics (first place auction, second place auction, bidding pressure.
• An interest in working in a fast-growing, fast-paced environment with changing responsibilities, and a willingness to lend a helping hand wherever it’s needed.
• Ability to think strategically and analytically about business & product challenges.

About Walmart Connect

At Walmart, we enable the connection between supplier brands and retail shoppers at unprecedented scale. As primary stewards of our brand promise, "Save Money. Live Better," we work alongside some of the most talented people in the world to engage with the more than 150M households who shop with us. This is a unique opportunity to join a small, high-visibility team within the largest company in the world. We believe all digital advertising can be targeted and accountable – and we have Walmart's sales data to prove it.

Benefits & Perks: 

Beyond competitive pay, 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. 

Who We Are

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you’ll quickly find we’re a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement.  From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. www.careers.walmart.com

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 3 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 1 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 3 - 5 years' experience in an analytics or related field.
As permitted by applicable law, provide evidence of full vaccination as defined by CDC guidelines OR secure approval of medical or religious accommodation for the vaccination mandate.

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)

Primary Location...

850 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States of America