2025 Summer PhD Intern: Sr. Data Scientist

Walmart

Oct 13

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Data
IT & Cybersecurity
Bentonville

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in a PhD degree program
Expected graduation date between December 2025 - August 2026
0-2 years of full-time relevant experience (excludes internship and research-based roles)

Responsibilities

Identifies and helps design solutions to business problems based on machine learning and other advanced algorithms
Owns delivery of the piece of the project assigned by the broader team
Helps define measurement and implementation plans to unlock business value
Translates problems that need solving into algorithmic solutions
Gains expertise in the domain area to identify the boundaries of the problem and helps design a strong solution for it
Works with product and data experts to explore various datasets and identify those most appropriate
Builds data quality checks to ensure the integrity of data pipelines used in the solution
Owns technical solution development, learning requirements and best practices from the team
Leverages exploratory data analysis techniques to understand the data
Defines and engineers features, builds and evaluates simple models, then adds complexity to modeling as needed
Drives measurement of the solution
Supports model fit testing and statistical inference to evaluate performance
Assesses the impact of variables and features on inference results and business outcomes
Writes production-ready analytical models and data pipelines
Gains experience in production support, using those skills for evaluations, tracking, and alerting of key KPIs
Develops code according to project requirements, in the recommended language
Modifies and enhances code based on code reviews
Implements unit tests, integration tests, and code quality checks to ensure quality deployments
Creates visualizations for key datasets and models to highlight contributions made to the project and team
Presents innovative ideas to collaborators using appropriate graphing libraries and BI tools
Develops insights about model health, data quality, and business processes to meet customer needs

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts for 11 weeks during the summer.

Where are the internship locations?

The internship is offered at Walmart Home Offices in Bentonville, AR and Sunnyvale, CA.

What are the minimum qualifications required for this position?

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a PhD degree program with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and August 2026, and have 0-2 years of full-time relevant experience (excluding internship and research-based roles).

Is compensation provided for this internship?

Yes, compensation is provided, along with housing assistance.

What types of projects can interns expect to work on?

Interns will work on impactful individual projects that align with their skill sets and interests.

Are there networking opportunities during the internship?

Yes, there will be networking and social events to connect with peers and leaders across the enterprise.

What skills will be developed during the internship?

Interns can expect to develop both hard and soft skills, including time management and leadership development.

Are there any DEI initiatives included in the internship experience?

Yes, interns will receive an in-depth look at our Belonging, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (BDEI) practices.

What should candidates expect regarding model deployment and scaling?

Interns will gain experience writing production-ready analytical models and data pipelines, along with production support for evaluations and tracking of key KPIs.

Are health benefits available to interns?

Yes, interns have access to health benefits that include medical, vision, and dental coverage, as well as other financial benefits.

Is there an opportunity to learn directly from leadership?

Yes, interns will have direct access to leadership across the enterprise and can participate in executive-led speaker sessions.

Walmart

https://www.walmart.com/

Retail & Consumer Goods

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1962

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sixty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world’s biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we’re reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. When you join our Walmart family of brands (Sam's Club, Bonobos, Moosejaw and many more!), you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. We are ecstatic to have been named a Great Place to Work® Certified May 2023 – May 2024, Disability: IN 2023 Best Places to Work, and Fast Company 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators 2023. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and build a career you’re proud of.