Applied Researcher I (AI Foundations, LLM Core and Agentic AI)

Capital One Financial

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New York, NY · McLean, VA · Cambridge, MA · San Jose, CA Posted 92 days ago $218,700–$249,600 / year
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TL;DR

As an Applied Researcher I on the AI Foundations team, you will focus on advancing large language model (LLM) core technologies and agentic AI capabilities. Your day-to-day responsibilities include conducting cutting-edge research to enhance the performance of LLMs through innovative fine-tuning techniques and developing scalable solutions for complex business problems. You should possess a strong background in machine learning, with expertise in natural language processing and experience working with large-scale datasets. Proficiency in Python and familiarity with frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow is essential. Additionally, you must demonstrate creativity and leadership to drive the team towards groundbreaking advancements in AI technology.

Skills

LLM Finetuning Python PyTorch TensorFlow HuggingFace CI/CD Git Docker Kubernetes AWS Azure GCP PostgreSQL MongoDB Jenkins GitHub GitLab Slack Zoom

What you'll do

  • Conduct research on AI foundations and large language models (LLMs).
  • Develop core technologies for advanced AI systems.
  • Explore and implement agentic AI capabilities.
  • Innovate solutions in the field of artificial intelligence.
  • Fine-tune LLMs to improve performance and functionality.

What we're looking for

  • PhD in Computer Science or related field with focus on AI and machine learning.
  • Strong background in large language model (LLM) development and fine-tuning.
  • Experience in agentic AI research and applications.
  • Proficiency in natural language processing (NLP) techniques and algorithms.
  • Leadership skills and ability to innovate in technical projects.

Market check

Salary context

This $218,700–$249,600 range sits above 65% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$168,000–$246,300

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$162,000–$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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