Senior Data Scientist - Search at Walmart in Hoboken, New Jersey

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Position: Senior Data Scientist - Search



Job Location: 221 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030



Duties: Build large scale, distributed, and highly available system and machine learning pipelines for production systems. Conduct advanced statistical analysis to determine trends and significant data relationships. Select the modeling techniques most suitable for the structured, complex data. Build learning systems to analyze and filter continuous data flows and offline data analysis. Validate models and algorithmic techniques. Scale new algorithms to large data sets and provide appropriate results to business customers. Utilize system tools and write code to develop the required solution and application features by using recommended programming languages and tools such as Python, SQL, Python, scikit-learn, Pytorch, and XGBoost. Provide and support the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities. Research new trends in the industry, utilize up-to-date technology (e.g., deep learning, gradient boosting, causal inference, and large language models) and utilize analytical skills to support assigned projects. Conduct online statistical tests, such as interleaving tests and AB tests, and root cause analysis to inspect the effectiveness and impact of new features and new models.



Minimum education and experience required: Master's degree or equivalent in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, 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, or related field and 2 years of experience in an analytics related field.



Skills required: Experience coding in object-oriented programming language Python. Experience implementing scalable machine learning algorithms using machine learning libraries Sklearn, Numpy, XGBoost, and Pytorch. Experience building large, complex data sets in structured query language. Experience conducting data analysis to validate models, identify trends, and determine data relationships. Experience coding in Python, SQL, and TensorFlow to develop business solutions. Experience supporting business stakeholders by implementing and modifying solutions based on business needs. Experience researching and implementing up-to-date machine learning algorithms. Employer will accept any amount of experience with the required skills.



Wal-Mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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About Walmart



At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?


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.


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All the benefits you need for you and your family

• Multiple health plan options, including vision & dental plans for you & dependents
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase plans, life insurance and more
• Associate discounts in-store and online
• Education assistance for Associate and dependents
• Parental Leave
• Pay during military service
• Paid Time off - to include vacation, sick, parental
• Short-term and long-term disability for when you can't work because of injury, illness, or childbirth

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 specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.com/Benefits.



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