(ind) Senior, Data Scientist

Walmart Walmart · Retail · Bangalore, KA, India

Senior Data Scientist role focused on building and deploying AI/ML models and data products for merchandising analytics at Sam's Club. The role involves analyzing complex datasets, translating business challenges into analytical solutions, applying causal inference and foundational ML techniques, and communicating insights to stakeholders. Experience with Generative AI is a plus.

What you'd actually do

  1. Build and deploy scalable data products and models.
  2. Design and develop state-of-the-art algorithms, AI/ML models, and optimization techniques to generate actionable business insights. Focus on interpretability, scalability, and strategic impact
  3. Apply Causal Inference techniques to traverse the data and pinpoint the true root cause (RCA)
  4. Bridge the gap between "insight" and "action." You will build the algorithmic logic that evaluates the root cause and recommends the optimal intervention
  5. Apply foundational machine learning techniques and a working understanding of Generative AI to solve complex, ambiguous problems creatively and effectively.

Skills

Required

  • 4-8 years of hands-on professional work experience as a data scientist
  • Proven track record and demonstrated experience translating complex business needs into data-driven solutions that deliver measurable impact and align with strategic objectives
  • Strong knowledge of data engineering, including data pipelines, data quality, and database technologies such as SQL and NoSQL
  • Extensive experience in data science, machine learning, and predictive modeling with proficiency in Python and PySpark programming
  • Strong understanding of causal frameworks, forecasting methodologies and anomaly detection techniques
  • Proficiency in data visualization tools (Power BI) and techniques to effectively communicate insights to stakeholders
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to perform well under pressure, maintain focus, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and dynamic environment

Nice to have

  • Professional work experience with Spark and dashboarding
  • Working knowledge and understanding of GenAI and AI solutions
  • Prior experience with Merchandising is a plus

What the JD emphasized

  • deliver measurable impact
  • scalable, data-driven solutions
  • state-of-the-art algorithms, AI/ML models
  • interpretability, scalability, and strategic impact
  • Causal Inference techniques
  • algorithmic logic
  • foundational machine learning techniques
  • working understanding of Generative AI
  • complex, ambiguous problems

Other signals

  • Build and deploy scalable data products and models
  • Design and develop state-of-the-art algorithms, AI/ML models, and optimization techniques
  • Apply foundational machine learning techniques and a working understanding of Generative AI