Senior, Data Scientist (MLE) | Last Mile Delivery | Sunnyvale

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**Position Summary...**

**What you'll do...**

**Walmart Global Tech Applied AI Last Mile team** is looking for a passionate **Senior Data Scientist** to join world’s largest retailer to shape the future of retail by working on various **Last-Mile related problems** .

You will have the chance to leverage **_advanced machine learning and optimization methods_** to tackle a wide range of **real-world problems** , such as **_routing, trip pricing, driver search, driver matching, supply/demand forecast, ETA prediction, incentive strategy, and capacity optimization_** .

**This role offers an opportunity to work on large-scale, real-time data pipelines and deploy ML solutions that directly impact millions of customers and drivers.**

**About the Team:**

Spark Driver Platform operates across all 50 U.S. states, empowering millions of drivers to provide local delivery and making it Walmart's largest local delivery service provider.

The Spark Driver Applied AI team is dedicated to enhancing efficiency and profitability by pushing the boundaries of machine learning, data science, and economics.

We build highly reliable and scalable production systems that drive the growth of the Spark Driver Platform.

Our key focus areas include Capacity Planning, Driver Search, Driver Matching, Driver Offer Pricing, Driver Surge Pricing, Incentive Strategy, ETA Prediction, and GenAI Automation for Driver Support.

**What You’ll Do** **:**

+ Build production models on large-scale datasets to help Walmart Last mile business use cases, by utilizing statistical modeling, machine learning and optimization techniques.
+ Build data pipeline from multiple sources and extract data insight with data exploration and visualization techniques.
+ Design, implement, deploy, and scale data science products with consideration of optimality and computation complexity.
+ Collaborate with stakeholders, including product, engineering, operations team to ensure that our data science product supports Walmart’s business objectives.
+ Explore and latest trends of machine learning and optimization techniques to come up with solutions for complex data challenges.

**What You'll Bring** **:**

+ **Ph.D. or master in Computer Sciences, Statistics, Operations Research, Economics, or other quantitative fields.**
+ **Strong knowledge of machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, and optimization.**
+ Proven track record of **deploying ML models in production, preferably in high-scale environments.**
+ Strong proficiency in programming languages, such as Python, Java, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or other ML frameworks.
+ Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as GCP, or Azure.
+ Knowledge of big data technologies like Spark, Kafka, and SQL.
+ Proficiency in MLOps practices, including CI/CD for ML pipelines and model monitoring.
+ Ability to drive projects from conception to production in a fact-paced, dynamic environment.
+ Capability of conducting independent research to keep track of latest development and trend in the industry and academia.
+ Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.

**About Walmart Global Tech** **:**
Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people.

That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech.

We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption.

People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations.

We are people-led and tech-empowered.

We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow.

We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career.

Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.

**Flexible, Hybrid Work** **:**
We use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in office coupled with virtual when not onsite.

Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs.

This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.

**Benefits** **:**
Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, 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 unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

_The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process._

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.
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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.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .

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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.
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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.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart (https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J) .

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The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00-$234,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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- Stock
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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- 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.

**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), 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...**

1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America

Walmart 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.

This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.

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