
Director, Data Science – Earnings Innovation & Automation
Walmart
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bentonville • New Jersey • United States
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Salary
💰 $130,000 - $260,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead the transformation of earnings through advanced data science, automation, and innovation.
- Drive high-impact analytical solutions, shape data strategy, and scale machine learning capabilities across the business.
- Define and lead AI/ML strategy for contractor earnings, tax, and compliance.
- Build and lead a high-performing data science “tiger team” to rapidly prototype, test, and scale innovative solutions.
- Develop intelligent automation and insights using ML and GenAI to improve accuracy and enhance contractor and stakeholder experience.
- Embed compliance and governance into AI solutions ensuring models are transparent, auditable, and aligned with regulatory requirements.
- Scale solutions into production by collaborating with Product, Engineering, and Operations.
Requirements
- 10–12+ years of experience in data science, ML, or AI, with 3–5+ years leading high-performing teams.
- Strong track record of building and scaling production-grade ML/AI solutions in complex environments.
- Deep technical expertise in Python, SQL, and modern ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
- Experience in fintech, payments, tax, or compliance-heavy domains (preferred).
- Hands-on experience with GenAI/LLMs and applying them to real-world business problems.
- Strong understanding of model governance, explainability, and risk management.
- Ability to operate in ambiguity, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive outcomes at scale.
Benefits
- 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.
- Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart through the Live Better U program.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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