Tesco UK • Welwyn Garden City • Hybrid • Full-Time • Permanent • Working hours 36 • Apply by 29-Oct-2026
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, computer vision, 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.
What is 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. Click Here to find out more!
The above information is a shortened summary, refer to our policies for full details
You will be responsible for
As a Data Scientist at Tesco, you will develop and deploy machine learning, computer vision and generative AI solutions that directly impact how we serve our customers and run our business. You will be responsible for designing and implementing robust models, experimenting with new approaches, and translating business problems into data science solutions. This includes building prototypes, evaluating model performance both statistically and in terms of business impact, and scaling models into production. You will collaborate closely with Machine Learning Engineers and Software Engineers to ensure solutions are efficient, maintainable, and aligned with Tesco’s technology standards.
You will also play a key role in communicating complex ideas clearly to non-technical stakeholders,
contributing to internal knowledge sharing and representing Tesco in the external data science
community. Staying current with developments in GenAI and Computer Vision will be essential, as you
will help to evaluate and integrate emerging techniques into our data products.
You will need
We are looking for a curious and driven individual with a strong background in computer vision
solutions. A mix of statistics and machine learning skills are also welcome. A track record in modifying and designing advanced algorithms and applying them to large real-world data sets is fundamental.
You will translate business problems into data science solutions and communicate your findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. A scientific mindset, critical thinking, and the ability to ask the right questions are essential. You will be proactive in learning new methods, staying up to date with the latest developments, and contributing to a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration.
A higher degree in a quantitative discipline—such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Physics—is preferred, though equivalent experience in a commercial setting is also valued. Strong
coding practices, including version control and testing are expected.
You will also ideally have experience of the following:
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. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click here.
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.
One of the world’s largest retailers of consumer goods from food to fashion. Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day in our stores and online is at the heart of everything we do.
Founded in 1919 by Jack Cohen using the £30 he received on leaving the Royal Flying Corp, we’ve come a long way from his small market stall in East London. Today over 400,000 colleagues work across our stores, office, distribution and customer engagement centres in the UK, Europe and Asia.
Share our passion for the people, products and places that make us great, and we can offer the right support to develop your skills. If you’re looking for the perfect work-life balance, a collaborative culture and flexible ways of working, find your opportunity to get on at www.tesco-careers.com
