(USA) Director, Data Science

Position Summary...

What you'll do...Role summary:
As the Director of Data Science for the Walmart Data Ventures Tech team, you will lead the development and deployment of production-grade, end-to-end supplier-facing AI systems. You will spearhead high-impact initiatives across generative AI, agentic intelligence, and machine learning to power our advanced insights platform. This critical leadership role combines technical excellence, strategic AI-first product vision, and people management. You will guide a world-class team to build scalable AI solutions that directly optimize operations, unlock new business models, and redefine the retail ecosystem for the world's largest retailer and its global network of suppliers.
About the team:
Walmart Data Ventures powers the data and AI platform supporting the world’s largest retailer’s suppliers. The Walmart Scintilla team transforms extensive data into actionable insights, recommendations, and innovations that enhance customer, merchant, and supplier outcomes. This team leads advancements in generative AI, agentic intelligence, machine learning, measurement, and causal inference to redefine retail experiences, optimize operations, and develop new business models. Joining this team offers the opportunity to lead cutting-edge AI initiatives that set industry standards and drive significant impact across the retail ecosystem.
What you'll do:

• Own E2E AI Systems: Lead the end-to-end lifecycle, from research to production deployment, of sophisticated AI systems supporting different Scintilla product lines.
• Drive Technical Innovation: Scale advanced capabilities in generative AI, agentic intelligence, B2B recommendation platforms, measurement and causal inference to solve complex enterprise retail challenges.
• Lead and Mentor: Champion a high-performing culture, managing and mentoring a talented team of data scientists, machine learning engineers and software engineers.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner closely with product, engineering, UX and business leaders to align the AI roadmap with overarching Scintilla strategies and supplier needs.

What you'll bring:

• Thought Leadership: Extensive experience pioneering enterprise AI strategies and mentoring high-performing data science teams.
• E2E Technical Rigor: A proven track record deploying production-grade, end-to-end AI systems with a meticulous attention to detail regarding scalability and accuracy.
• Strategic Influence: Exceptional ability to heavily influence the product roadmap in a data-driven way, translating complex insights into clear business strategies.
• Industry Context: Familiarity with the retail business ecosystem is a strong plus

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.
Bentonville, Arkansas US-09158: The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00
Sunnyvale, California US-11657: The annual salary range for this position is $169,000.00 - $338,000.00 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 6 years' experience in an analytics related field.
Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 4 years' experience in an analytics related field.
Option 3: 8 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, 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 experience, 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...

2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.