Position Summary...
What you'll do...
We are seeking a talented and passionate Group Director, Data Science- Pricing, you will lead a high-impact team responsible for driving pricing optimization across Walmart’s global retail platforms. You will develop and execute data science strategies for price point optimization and markdown strategies, ensuring Walmart delivers the right value to customers while maximizing business performance. About the Team Applied AI focuses on the development and deployment of innovative agentic AI and Machine Learning algorithms across all aspects of Walmart’s retail, grocery and logistics businesses. The team of more than 300 AI scientists and engineers use advanced Applied AI, Agentic AI, and Mathematical Optimization to revolutionize how Walmart manages its retail, grocery and pharmaceutical operations. Our mission is to build the next generation of intelligent systems that deliver efficiency for our front-line associates and provide a great experience and low prices for our customers by combining agentic AI, machine learning and mathematical optimization to develop innovative and explainable solutions that produce real-world impact. What you'll do:
- Lead and grow a team of data scientists and data engineers dedicated to pricing optimization.
- Define the vision and strategy for pricing optimization, including dynamic price points and markdown strategies, across both physical and digital channels.
- Partner with product, engineering, merchandising, and business stakeholders to identify pricing opportunities and align on strategic initiatives.
- Oversee the end-to-end data science lifecycle: problem scoping, literature review, model design, algorithmic optimization, engineering integration, deployment, monitoring, and impact measurement.
- Drive AI innovation in pricing, including experimentation with new models and algorithms to improve pricing accuracy and efficiency.
- Ensure robust model governance, reproducibility, and ethical AI practices.
- Communicate complex technical concepts and business impact effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership.
- Ensure best practices in data science, including model governance, reproducibility, and ethical AI.
- Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and executive leadership.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in data science and AI.
What you'll bring:
- Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering Systems, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field preferred
- At least 10 years of experience in leading data science, machine learning, or analytics roles, 4 years in technical leadership and people management.
- Proven experience developing and deploying data science solutions for pricing optimization, price point decisions, and markdown strategies in a retail or e-commerce environment.
- Hands-on expertise in the full data science lifecycle, especially in pricing and revenue management.
- Experience with large-scale data platforms and cloud technologies (GCP, Azure, AWS), including data lake architecture.
- Strong programming skills (Python, R, or similar) and proficiency with data engineering and ML tools.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in business development, roadmap ownership, and driving measurable impact through data science.
- Experience in retail pricing for large-scale enterprises preferred.
- Familiarity with advanced pricing models, demand forecasting, elasticity modeling, and real-time pricing algorithms preferred
- Experience managing cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
- Publications or patents in pricing optimization or related AI/ML fields preferred.
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 duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process. About Walmart Global Tech: Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. Thats what we do at Walmart Global Tech. Were a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts 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. Weare 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. Benefits and Perks: Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great benefits include a 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, flexible working hours, and more. We are reimagining the tech workplace by making a permanent transition to virtual work for most of our team. Of course, being together in person is an important part of our culture and shared success. Well collaborate in person at a regular cadence and with purpose. 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. 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. Sunnyvale, California US-11656: The annual salary range for this position is $254,000.00 - $481,000.00 Bentonville, Arkansas US-30002: The annual salary range for this position is $195,000.00 - $370,000.00 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: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 8 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 6 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 3: 10 years' experience in an analytics or related field. 4 years' supervisory experience.
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, 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, Supervisory, 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.