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About us
Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is ‘Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day’. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet.
We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We’re proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
We’re a big business and we can offer a range of diverse full-time & part-time working patterns across our many business areas, which means that we can find something that works for you. We work in a more blended pattern - combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. If you are applying internally, please speak to the Hiring Manager about how this can work for you - Everyone is welcome at Tesco.
About the role
At Tesco, our Data Science team builds scalable solutions to complex business challenges across stores, online, supply chain, marketing and Clubcard. We apply advanced machine learning, generative AI, and large language models (LLMs) to personalise customer experiences, optimise operations and drive innovation. We work across several business domains, including customer experience, online, fulfilment, distribution, commodities, store operations and technology. Team members rotate across domains to broaden their expertise and impact.
We foster a culture of continuous learning, dedicating 10% of the working week to personal development. Our team benefits from academic partnerships, regular knowledge-sharing events and a collaborative, inclusive environment that values work-life balance and professional growth.
You will be responsible for
We are seeking a Senior AI Data Scientist to operate within a fast-pacing team, to create new customer growth.
Expect end‐to‐end ownership—rapid experimentation, fast shipping, and leaning in wherever the work takes you, beyond your job title. If you’re ambitious, hard‐working, and excited to build 0→1 against tall ambitions, you’ll thrive here.
You will be designing and shipping production-grade LLM systems and shared platform capabilities that power experiences for millions, solving cross-cutting pain points with smart build‐vs‐buy decisions. You’ll work end‐to‐end—from rapid prototypes to production code— accelerating GenAI use cases across the business.
While existing knowledge is valuable, a strong ability to learn quickly and apply new skills effectively is essential. The ideal candidate will be solution-oriented, eager to stay current with the latest developments, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment with ample room for creativity and problem-solving.
You will need
Practical experience applying LLMs, including:
What's in it for you
We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work.
hackajob is partnering with Tesco Technology to fill this position. Create a profile to be automatically considered for this role—and others that match your experience.