Applied Researcher I (AI Foundations)

Capital One Financial

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San Jose, CA · San Francisco, CA · McLean, VA · Cambridge, MA · New York, NY Posted 92 days ago $218,700–$249,600 / year
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At a glance

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TL;DR

As an Applied Researcher I in AI Foundations, you will join a dynamic team focused on advancing the frontiers of artificial intelligence. Your primary responsibilities include conducting innovative research to develop and refine large language models (LLMs), with a focus on finetuning for specific applications. Day-to-day tasks involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to address complex business problems through cutting-edge AI solutions, ensuring that your work scales effectively across diverse domains. Ideal candidates possess strong technical skills in machine learning, natural language processing, and programming languages such as Python. Experience with large-scale model training and a deep understanding of the nuances involved in finetuning LLMs are highly valued.

Skills

Python TensorFlow PyTorch LLM Finetuning NLP CI/CD Git Jupyter Notebook AWS Google Cloud Platform Azure Docker Kubernetes PostgreSQL MongoDB

What you'll do

  • Conduct research in AI foundations to advance machine learning techniques.
  • Develop and implement novel algorithms for improving model efficiency.
  • Analyze large datasets to identify patterns and insights relevant to AI development.
  • Publish findings in academic journals and present at industry conferences.
  • Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI and related fields.

What we're looking for

  • PhD in Computer Science or related field with focus on AI and machine learning.
  • Strong background in natural language processing (NLP) techniques and applications.
  • Experience in large language model development and fine-tuning.
  • Proficient in Python and other programming languages relevant to AI research.
  • Publication record in top-tier AI conferences and journals.

Market check

Salary context

This $218,700–$249,600 range sits above 71% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$160,450–$238,700

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$159,937–$246,150

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Capital One Financial

Capital One Financial is a bank holding company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings products, known for its data-driven approach to consumer and commercial finance. Industry: Financial Services & Banking

Capital One Financial currently has 489 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 483 roles with salary data.

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