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This role involves identifying and sourcing relevant data, developing predictive models, and delivering actionable insights that support strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will collaborate across functions to translate business needs into data-driven solutions, ensuring model accuracy and scalability. Expertise in data visualization, programming, and statistical modeling is essential to effectively communicate findings and influence business outcomes. This position contributes to Walmart’s commitment to innovation and operational excellence.What you'll do...\nAbout the team:The team specializes in leveraging advanced data science techniques, including predictive analytics, machine learning, and data visualization, to deliver actionable business insights. Members collaborate across functions to identify data sources, ensure data quality, and develop robust analytical models. They apply rigorous validation and testing methods to optimize model performance and scalability. The team supports strategic decision-making by translating complex data into clear visual narratives and business recommendations. Continuous learning, innovation, and adherence to high ethical standards drive the team’s commitment to excellence and impactful solutions within the Walmart Group of Companies.\nWhat you'll do: \nIdentify and source relevant data from multiple business domains, ensuring data quality and fitness for purpose.\nDevelop and implement data strategies aligned with business objectives to unlock value from data assets.\nDesign, validate, and tune predictive models using advanced statistical and machine learning techniques.\nPerform exploratory data analysis and create insightful visualizations to communicate findings effectively.\nCollaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into data-driven solutions.\nDeploy and monitor models in production, ensuring scalability and performance.\nWrite, test, and document code to support analytics solutions and maintain data integrity.\n What you'll bring: \nProven expertise in predictive analytics, machine learning algorithms, and data science methodologies.\nProficiency in Python programming and data visualization tools such as Matplotlib, Plotly, or Tableau.\nStrong knowledge of data strategy, including data quality standards, governance, and scalable data ecosystems.\nExperience in exploratory data analysis and advanced statistical modeling techniques.\nAbility to assess, validate, and tune models using appropriate metrics and best practices.\nSkilled in identifying relevant data sources and performing initial data quality checks.\nCapability to translate complex business problems into data-driven solutions aligned with strategic goals.\nAt 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.\nYou 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.\nFor information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.\nLive 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. \nEligibility 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. \nFor information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.\nSunnyvale, California US-11789: The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00\nBentonville, Arkansas US-30008: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00\nAdditional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.\nAdditional compensation for certain positions may also include : \n- Stock\nㅤ\nㅤ\nㅤ\nㅤ\n\nMinimum Qualifications...\nOutlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.\nOption 1: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 4 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 2 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 3: 6 years' experience in an analytics or related fieldPreferred Qualifications...\nOutlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.\nData science, machine learning, optimization models, PhD 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...\n809 11th Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-4731, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. 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