About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with a portfolio that includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Quaker, and Tropicana. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs more than 300,000 people and generates annual revenues exceeding $90 billion. The company is at the forefront of digital transformation, leveraging AI and machine learning to optimize supply chains, enhance retail execution, and deliver superior consumer insights. PepsiCo's PEP AI roadmap drives innovation across its global operations, making it an ideal place for cutting-edge technologists to make a tangible business impact.

Role Overview

As a Sr. Computer Vision Engineer at PepsiCo in Plano, Texas, you will play a pivotal role in advancing AI projects focused on computer vision, complemented by natural language processing and foundational models. This position is central to PepsiCo's global digital transformation, where you'll develop visual intelligence solutions for retail analytics, quality control, supply chain optimization, and consumer insights. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, process owners, and business stakeholders, you'll design scalable, robust AI models that drive real-world business decisions. With a salary range of $89,000 to $149,000, plus a 10% performance bonus, this full-time role offers exceptional opportunities for innovation and impact.

Key Applications and Impact

Your work will directly support PepsiCo's operations through applications like object detection for retail execution monitoring, image segmentation for manufacturing quality control, video analytics for supply chain efficiency, and visual search for consumer insights. This role demands both technical expertise and the ability to translate business needs into production-ready AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities

In this senior role, you'll be an ambassador for PepsiCo's data and analytics culture, leading the adoption of best practices in AI development. Responsibilities include active code contributions to computer vision projects involving object detection, segmentation, video analytics, and deep learning. You'll design and deploy models using architectures like CNNs (ResNet, EfficientNet), Vision Transformers (ViT, Swin), YOLO, and U-Net for real-world use cases such as OCR and visual quality inspection.

Leadership and Collaboration

Lead onboarding of new AI developments, create reusable packages and documentation, and partner with data engineers for optimal data pipelines. Coordinate with business teams, set KPIs for analytics solutions, refine requirements into modeling problems, and influence product teams with data-driven recommendations. Engage in state-of-the-art research to push technological boundaries while ensuring productization and reusability.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Vision, or a related quantitative field; a PhD is preferred, especially with specialization in deep learning for visual recognition. Require minimum 4+ years (ideal 6+) of hands-on experience building, deploying, and evaluating computer vision models in research or industry settings, focusing on object detection, segmentation, or classification.

Technical Expertise

Proficiency in deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow is essential, alongside 8+ years in Python, Java, or similar. Expertise in CV models including CNNs, Vision Transformers, YOLO, Faster R-CNN, U-Net, and Mask R-CNN. Familiarity with use cases like semantic/instance segmentation, video understanding, and quality inspection. Strong skills in ML/AI Operations, mathematical modeling, and large-scale experimentation.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo offers a comprehensive compensation package beyond the $89,000-$149,000 base salary. Eligible employees receive a 10% annual performance bonus, paid time off including parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement days. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage; disability and health reimbursement accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); accident, group legal, and life insurance; and a defined contribution retirement plan. These perks support work-life balance and long-term financial security for you and your family.

Career Growth

PepsiCo fosters a culture of continuous learning and advancement. As a Sr. Computer Vision Engineer, you'll gain visibility with S&T leaders and business stakeholders, positioning you for leadership in AI initiatives. Opportunities include mentoring juniors, leading innovation projects, and transitioning to roles in product management or AI strategy. PepsiCo's global scale provides pathways to international assignments and executive tracks in digital transformation.

Why Join Us

Join PepsiCo to work on high-impact AI projects that shape the future of food and beverage. In Plano, Texas, you'll thrive in a collaborative environment with access to cutting-edge resources and direct business influence. PepsiCo values innovation, diversity, and employee well-being, offering stability in a dynamic industry. Contribute to solutions that optimize global supply chains and delight millions of consumers daily.

Role FAQs

Q: What is the experience level required? A: Minimum 4+ years in computer vision; ideal 6+ with proven business impact.

Q: Is relocation assistance provided? A: Discuss with your recruiter based on location and eligibility.

Q: What frameworks are used? A: Primarily PyTorch and TensorFlow for deep learning.

Q: How does this role impact PepsiCo's business? A: Directly enhances retail monitoring, quality control, and supply chain efficiency.

Q: What is the work environment like? A: Collaborative, interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced digital transformation hub.