Entry Level Senior Staff Data Scientist Jobs

New grad senior staff data scientist jobs open doors for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are Retail, Consumer Goods, and E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces roles with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, with employers like Walmart, EY, and Machinify hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles21
Top stateArkansas
Top employerWalmart
Top cityBentonville, AR
Work type80% On-site
Top industryRetail

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Walmart
(USA) Staff, Data Scientist
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Walmart
New 1m ago
(USA) Staff, Data Scientist
Walmart
Sunnyvale, California
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials
Research & Academia
$143k - $286k/yr
Doctoral degree in statistics
10,000+

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Sam's Club
(USA) Staff, Data Scientist
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Sam's Club
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(USA) Staff, Data Scientist
Sam's Club
San Bruno, California
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials
Research & Academia
$143k - $286k/yr
Doctoral degree in statistics
201-500

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Southern Methodist University
Staff Scientist, O'Donnell Data Science and Research Computing Institute
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Southern Methodist University
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Staff Scientist, O'Donnell Data Science and Research Computing Institute
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project & Program Management
Software Engineering
Doctoral degree
1,001-5,000

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Walmart
Staff, Data Scientist
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Walmart
New 1m ago
Staff, Data Scientist
Walmart
Bellevue, Washington
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
$132k - $264k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Walmart
(USA) Staff, Data Scientist
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Walmart
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(USA) Staff, Data Scientist
Walmart
Bellevue, Washington
Data Analytics
Data Science
Research & Academia
$132k - $264k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Entry Level Senior Staff Data Scientist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Walmart
    Walmart16
  • EY
    EY1
  • Machinify
    Machinify1
  • Sam's Club
    Sam's Club1
  • Neon Aero
    Neon Aero1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail16
  • Consumer Goods2
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces2
  • Education1
  • Aerospace & Defense1

Entry Level Senior Staff Data Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level senior staff data scientist job?

Build a portfolio that shows end-to-end project work: data cleaning, modeling, and clear communication of results. Employers hiring at this level look for proficiency in Python or R, familiarity with SQL, and some exposure to machine learning frameworks. Internship experience, open-source contributions, or a capstone project from a degree or bootcamp program all signal readiness and give you a concrete edge over candidates with coursework alone.

Which companies hire entry level senior staff data scientists?

Companies hiring entry level senior staff data scientists right now include Walmart, EY, and Machinify, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. A mix of large tech firms, data-driven startups, and enterprise organizations across finance, healthcare, and retail regularly post openings that welcome candidates at the junior end of the experience range.

Are there remote entry level senior staff data scientist jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by employer and team structure. About 20% of entry level senior staff data scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how broadly data science work translates across distributed settings. Fully on-site roles still exist, particularly at companies that emphasize in-person collaboration during early-career development.

Are these new grad senior staff data scientist jobs?

Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, treats internships and academic projects as qualifying background, or accepts a strong portfolio in place of full-time history. Searching for junior and new grad roles alongside entry level turns up the broadest set of opportunities at this stage.

Which industries hire the most entry level senior staff data scientists?

Entry Level senior staff data scientist roles concentrate in Retail, Consumer Goods, and E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors generate large volumes of structured and unstructured data, creating steady demand for early-career analysts and scientists who can build models, run experiments, and translate findings into decisions.