Walmart is looking to solve the problem of optimizing its Last Mile Delivery (LMD) operation by building a governed, AI-ready Data Foundation, developing and scaling machine learning models, and delivering data-driven insights to continuously optimize performance.
Requirements
- Proficiency in large dataset mining tools and open-source programming languages (e.g., R, Python, SQL)
- Experience with data science, machine learning, or logistics optimization
- Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to address both structured and unstructured problems
- Experience with open source frameworks (for example, scikit learn, tensorflow, torch)
- Successful completion of one or more assessments in Python, Spark, Scala, or R
- Knowledge of accessibility best practices and experience with implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly
- Data science, machine learning, optimization models
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain a One Source of Truth for LMD data, ensuring metric governance, lineage, and validation.
- Partner with data stewards and engineers to make datasets AI-ready and consistently consumable across dashboards, models, and agentic AI systems.
- Develop, test, and optimize algorithms for Walmart’s Last Mile Delivery platform improve delivery efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer & driver experiences.
- Analyze large-scale logistics and delivery datasets to generate actionable insights for Performance Management.
- Implement machine learning models to improve delivery efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance both customer and driver experiences
- Partner with engineering, product, and business teams to translate business needs into effective data science solutions
- Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Other
- MS or PhD in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or Data Science
- 3–5 years of experience in data science, machine learning, or logistics optimization
- Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 3 years' experience in an analytics related field
- Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 1 years' experience in an analytics related field
