(USA) Staff, Data Scientist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. Walmart scores A on the Alion truth index.
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Role summary:Walmart Connect is seeking a Staff Data Scientist, Measurement Excellence to help strengthen the quality, consistency, and business impact of our advanced measurement capabilities. This role will partner across Measurement, Advanced Analytics, Data Science, Product, Engineering, Product Marketing, and business teams to support complex measurement initiatives, contribute to shared standards and best practices, and evaluate the application of emerging methodologies. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment and measurement expertise, with the ability to connect technical and business perspectives, provide thoughtful guidance, and collaborate with cross-functional measurement teams to translate complex analytical challenges into practical business solutions.
About the team:
The Media Insights team delivers actionable insights to optimize investments with Walmart Connect. By analyzing media performance, the team supports agencies, technology partners, and advertisers in enhancing strategies and driving growth. Utilizing advanced data analysis, statistical methods, and predictive modeling, the team transforms complex data into clear, market-facing insights. Collaborating across functions, they ensure data quality and effective model deployment to support business decisions. This team plays a vital role in enabling data-driven strategies that maximize value and impact for Walmart’s advertising partners.
What you'll do:
- Partner on high-priority measurement and methodology initiatives, bringing a focus on analytical rigor, consistency, scalability, interpretability, and appropriate use.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to evaluate measurement approaches and provide structured, evidence-based recommendations on their application.
- Help identify methodological risks, limitations, inconsistencies, and opportunities to strengthen existing approaches.
- Develop and refine practical frameworks and decision criteria in partnership with relevant teams to help teams consistently evaluate and apply measurement methodologies.
- Serve as a trusted resource for complex measurement questions, partnering with relevant subject matter experts to develop recommendations and resolve issues.
What you'll bring:
- Significant experience in measurement, data science, advanced analytics, econometrics, quantitative strategy, or a related field.
- Experience with multiple measurement approaches such as causal inference, experimentation, incrementality, attribution, media mix modeling, or related techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to understand the assumptions, strengths, limitations, and appropriate applications of analytical methodologies.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL for data analysis and model development.
- Expertise in managing complex ambiguous projects end-to-end, including risk management and change management.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to deliver actionable insights.
- Excellent communication skills to influence and guide stakeholders through analytical findings and recommendations.
At 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.
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.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
Live 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.
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.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
San Bruno, California US-08848: The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00
Hoboken, New Jersey US-10279: The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $264,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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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 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...
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, 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.