(USA) Staff, Data Scientist

As a Staff Data Scientist, you will lead the development and deployment of machine learning solutions that power personalization and ad targeting across VIZIO. You’ll tackle complex, ambiguous business and product challenges by translating customer needs into scalable ML systems and driving them through rigorous evaluation, experimentation, and iteration. Working closely with Product, Engineering, and fellow Data Scientists, you’ll shape solution approaches, influence technical decisions, and deliver measurable business impact. You’ll contribute hands-on development of machine learning and deep learning models at scale, champion best practices in modeling and experimentation, and help drive technical excellence across high-impact initiatives., methodologies and online experimentation frameworks to measure model and system performance. Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders to align on priorities, navigate technical tradeoffs, and drive execution across initiatives. Lead projects from ideation through deployment, monitoring, and ongoing optimization in production environments. Champion best practices in modeling, experimentation, and ML development, helping drive scalable, reliable, and impactful machine learning solutions. About You: Extensive experience designing, training, and deploying machine learning models for real-world systems, particularly in personalization, recommendation, ranking, targeting, or related domains. Deep foundations in machine learning and statistics, including deep learning, optimization, model evaluation, experimentation, and scalable model development. Production Python experience, familiarity with distributed data processing tools such as PySpark, and proficiency

with modern ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX. Demonstrated ability to operate in ambiguous, technically complex problem spaces and lead high-impact initiatives from problem formulation through deployment and iteration. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience influencing technical decisions and aligning stakeholders to deliver impactful machine learning solutions. 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, 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 4 years’ experience in an analytics related field. Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 2 years’ experience in an analytics related field. Option 3: 6 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, 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.

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., The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $264,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

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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.

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 diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.