Senior Data Scientist

About Gap Inc.At Gap Inc., we create culture as much as we create clothes. Our ambition is to become a high-performing house of iconic American brands that shape culture.Our portfolio—Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta—each brings a distinct point of view to how we show up in the world and serve our customers.Old Navy democratizes style with quality and value for all. Gap champions originality through essential pieces that celebrate individuality.Banana Republic is rooted in a spirit of discovery, creating modern pieces inspired by craftsmanship and travel.Athleta champions the Power of She through confidence, strength, and movement.We’re driven by a shared purpose: to bridge gaps—between people, perspectives, and possibilities—to create a better world.We’re building a team that performs at a high level—people who think boldly, take ownership, and turn ideas into impact. If you’re ready to learn fast and help shape what’s next, you’ll fit right in.About the roleDevelop software programs, algorithms, and automated processes that cleanse, integrate, and evaluate large, complex datasets from multiple disparate sources. Manipulate and engineer data across diverse domains, collaborating with other data scientists, engineers, and AI teams to prepare scalable data pipelines and intelligent system frameworks. Build, validate, and maintain AI (Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Agent-based) models; diagnose and optimize performance; apply them to business-focused analytical and automation use cases. Design and deploy AI agents and intelligent automation systems that augment decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer experience. Communicate meaningful, actionable insights and AI-driven recommendations to stakeholders, translating complex technical results into clear business outcomes. Build cross-functional partnerships and consensus to align AI innovation with product, technology, and business strategies. Lead cross-functional collaboration, mentor data teams, and influence analytics and AI roadmaps; assess complex situations to recommend AI-driven solutions with measurable impact. Telecommuting permissible from anywhere in the US.Salary Range: $194,834 - $287,900Employee 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.What you'll doDeveloping algorithms and automated processes to cleanse, integrate, and evaluate large datasets from disparate sources;Designing scalable end-to-end data pipelines and intelligent system frameworks using distributed processing and querying;Building, validating, and maintaining ML/DL/agent-based models, including diagnosing and optimizing performance;Applying predictive and generative/agentic AI methods (e.g., regression, boosted trees, ANN/CNN, LLM fine-tuning, RAG, multi-agent systems) to business use cases;Designing and deploying AI agents and automation systems to improve decisions, operational efficiency, and customer experience;Communicating AI insights and recommendations by translating technical results into clear, actionable business outcomes; andUtilizing Python, R, Spark, Hive, SQL, and cloud AI/ML platforms (e.g., Azure ML, Databricks, Vertex AI, AWS SageMaker) to deliver scalable solutions and support cross-functional alignmentWho you areMaster’s degree or foreign degree equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, Math, Business Analytics, or related field and five (5) years of experience in the job offered or a related roleBenefits 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