Senior Data Scientist

Walmart

Hoboken, NJunknown$115,835–$216,000Posted Oct 29, 2026

About the role

What you'll do...

Position: Senior Data Scientist

Job Location: 221 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030

Duties: Develop and implement advanced data science and artificial intelligence solutions to support business decision-making, including building, analyzing, and interpreting statistical, machine learning, and predictive models for large-scale datasets. Design and apply analytical approaches to evaluate business performance and identify key drivers of outcomes, including the impact of marketing and business initiatives. Build, analyze, and interpret large-scale analytical models, including Marketing Mix Models (MMM), to quantify the effectiveness of marketing investments, evaluate campaign performance, and identify optimization opportunities across channels and campaigns. Perform advanced statistical analysis, including regression modeling, time-series analysis, and machine learning techniques, to quantify trends, relationships, and business impact. Develop, train, validate, and refine predictive models and algorithms, and apply them to new datasets to generate actionable insights. Ensure model accuracy and robustness through validation, testing, and performance evaluation. Apply artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to process large volumes of structured data and support scalable analytical solutions. Write and optimize SQL queries and perform programming in Python to extract, transform, and analyze large datasets. Conduct exploratory data analysis, data validation, data cleaning, and feature engineering to prepare data for modeling. Work with large-scale data environments and cloud-based platforms to process and analyze data efficiently. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, translate them into analytical frameworks, and deliver data-driven insights and recommendations. Communicate complex analytical findings to stakeholders, including senior leadership, and support strategic decision-making by translating data insights into business actions. Research and apply industry best practices and emerging techniques in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to continuously improve analytical methodologies and business outcomes.

Minimum education and experience required: Master’s degree or equivalent in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering (any), Applied Data Science, or related field and 1 year of experience in an analytics related field; OR Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering (any), Applied Data Science, or related field and 3 years of experience in an analytics related field.

Skills required: Experience with statistical modeling and predictive analytics using regression techniques for analyzing large-scale business and marketing datasets. Experience with Python including Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn libraries for data processing, modeling, and analysis. Experience with SQL and relational database querying for data extraction, transformation, and aggregation from large datasets. Experience with exploratory data analysis (EDA), data cleaning, and feature engineering to prepare data for statistical modeling and analysis. Experience with machine learning model development, validation, and performance evaluation using standard statistical and computational techniques. Experience with time-series analysis and forecasting techniques for evaluating trends and patterns in business data. Experience with causal inference and quasi-experimental methodologies including Difference-in-Differences techniques for measuring business and marketing impact. Experience with marketing and business analytics, including measurement of performance metrics such as return on investment and channel contribution analysis. Experience with data integration and handling of large datasets from multiple sources, including structured and semi-structured data environments. Experience with data visualization and reporting using analytical tools to communicate insights and support decision-making. Experience with the design and evaluation of controlled experiments and A/B testing methodologies for business applications. Experience working with cloud-based data platforms for storage, processing, and analysis of large datasets. Employer will accept any amount of experience with the required skills.

Salary Range: $115,835/year to $216,000/year. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance incentives.

Benefits: At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive 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, education assistance with 100% company paid college degrees, company discounts, military service pay, adoption expense reimbursement, and more.

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.com.

Wal-Mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement data science and AI solutions to support business decision-making.
  • Build and evaluate statistical, machine learning, predictive, and marketing mix models.
  • Analyze marketing effectiveness, campaign performance, and business outcomes.
  • Perform data preparation, feature engineering, and large-scale analysis using Python and SQL.
  • Validate models and evaluate their performance and robustness.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn business needs into analytical approaches.
  • Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders and senior leadership.
  • Apply emerging data science and AI methods to improve analytical practices.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or equivalent in a related quantitative or technical field and at least 1 year of analytics experience, or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least 3 years of analytics experience.
  • Experience with statistical modeling, predictive analytics, regression, and machine learning.
  • Proficiency in Python, including Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn, and experience with SQL.
  • Experience with exploratory data analysis, data cleaning, feature engineering, and large datasets.
  • Experience with time-series analysis, forecasting, causal inference, and Difference-in-Differences methods.
  • Experience with marketing analytics, ROI measurement, channel analysis, and A/B testing.
  • Experience with cloud data platforms and data visualization or reporting tools.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k), stock purchase plan, and company-paid life insurance
  • Paid time off, sick leave, parental leave, and family care leave
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Education assistance, including company-paid college degrees
  • Company discounts, military service pay, and adoption expense reimbursement

Skills mentioned

PythonSQLStatistical AnalysisStatistical ModelingMachine LearningScikit-learnExploratory Data AnalysisFeature EngineeringTime-Series ForecastingData Visualization

About Walmart

More than 60 years ago, Sam Walton opened the first Walmart in Rogers, Arkansas. Today, we’re a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer dedicated to helping people save money and live better all around the world. Our 2.1 million associates are the engine behind what we do — serving customers and members in communities spanning 19 countries, in stores and clubs, online and through a supply chain built for speed and scale. We’re committed to creating clear pathways for associates to learn, grow and advance. Whether you’re starting your first job or bringing years of experience, you’ll find room to grow, learn new skills and build a career with purpose. We’re proud to invest in our people and foster a culture grounded in respect, integrity, service and striving for excellence. Recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® (2025) and Great Place To Work®-Certified™ , we’re proud of what we’re building together.

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