Principal Data Scientist

About Gap Inc.

Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.    

This simple idea—that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms—is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to  learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.

About The Role

Do you have a passion for pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence and driving business growth through innovative solutions? Are you a proven machine learning expert with a deep understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP), Deep Learning, and Generative AI (Gen AI)? If so, we want to hear from you!

Our Gen AI team is at the forefront of developing and implementing cutting-edge Gen AI solutions to empower our business and revolutionize the fashion industry. As a Principal Data Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Gen AI initiatives by:

What You'll Do

• Leading the identification and exploration of new and impactful Gen AI applications across various business functions, with a focus on driving tangible business growth.
• Designing, developing, and implementing innovative Gen AI solutions that address critical business challenges and unlock new opportunities.
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior data scientists and engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Staying at the forefront of Gen AI research and development, by actively participating in relevant conferences, workshops, and collaborations with the broader AI community.
• Effectively communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring alignment and buy-in for Gen AI initiatives.

Who You Are

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Advanced Degree: A Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience in designing, developing, and deploying production-ready machine learning models. A comprehensive understanding of Gen AI techniques and their applications.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages. Familiarity with libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
• Innovative Mindset: Passion for pushing the boundaries of AI and exploring new methodologies.
• Business Acumen: Ability to bridge technical concepts with business objectives.
• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills, including mentoring and guiding junior team members.

Preferred

• Research Contributions: Publications in relevant conferences or journals.
• Industry Impact: Previous experience in deploying AI solutions in real-world scenarios.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, agile environment.

Benefits At Gap Inc.

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.

Salary Range: $166,300 - $246,000 USD

Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.

US Candidates

Please note that effective, June 30, 2022, Gap Inc. will no longer require any of its employees to wear face masks or require proof of COVID vaccination, unless required by local or state/provincial mandates or as part of Gap Inc’s quarantine guidelines after being exposed to or testing positive for COVID. Therefore, please disregard any language in any job posting that refers to Gap Inc.’s face mask and proof of vaccination policy as said policy is no longer effective.