Senior Data Scientist, Operations Research @ Walmart
placeSunnyvale, California, United States
businessOn Site
scheduleFull Time
Posted 4 days ago
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Senior Data Scientist, Operations Research
This role at Walmart is a result of an Application for Permanent Alien Labor Certification. It is located at 1375 Crossman Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94089.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop scalable data science solutions for supply chain models.
- Automate pipelines, design database structures, and streamline data flows using cloud services.
- Utilize advanced statistical analysis, machine learning, simulation, and optimization techniques.
- Create and maintain visualizations to communicate complex findings.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, product, finance, and engineering teams.
- Develop intelligent network transformation solutions including capital allocation and flow optimization.
- Design interactive web applications enabling self-service for stakeholders.
- Apply causal inference methods; design and evaluate tests such as A/B testing and synthetic controls.
- Utilize geospatial systems to support last mile optimization and build dynamic visualizations.
Required Education & Experience
Master’s degree in a related field or a Bachelor’s degree with 2 years experience in analytics or related field.
Required Skills
- Database design using SQL, Python, and GCP.
- Machine learning model development in Python and Scikit-learn.
- Optimization modeling using CPlex.
- Statistical analysis with Python and linear regression.
- Data visualization using Seaborn, Folium, Tableau, Kepler, and Leafmap.
- Simulation execution and REST API deployment.
- Web application development using Django and StreamLit.
- Causal inference experimental design.
- Geospatial analysis using uber H3.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary ranges from $144,075 to $234,000 per year with additional performance incentives, equity, and regional pay considerations. Walmart offers robust benefits including health, financial, PTO, and education assistance.
Key skills/competency
- Data Science
- Operations Research
- Machine Learning
- Statistical Analysis
- Optimization
- Database Design
- Web Development
- Geospatial Analysis
- Causal Inference
- Visualization
How to Get Hired at Walmart
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Walmart's culture: Study their mission, values, and news.
- Customize your resume: Highlight relevant data science projects.
- Emphasize technical skills: Focus on Python, SQL, and cloud expertise.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Practice machine learning and optimization problems.
- Review case studies: Understand supply chain and operational research challenges.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review Python and SQL best practices.
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Practice machine learning model development.
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Study cloud architecture on GCP.
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Familiarize with optimization using CPlex.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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Explain a challenging project and resolution.
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Discuss managing multiple deadlines.
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Share problem-solving experiences in analytics.
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