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

Capital One Financial

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New York, Ny, US Posted 51 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 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 LLM performance through finetuning techniques and developing innovative solutions for complex business problems. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of experts to push the boundaries of natural language processing and machine learning, contributing to projects that scale across diverse applications. Ideal candidates are innovative thinkers who possess strong technical skills in areas such as large language models, fine-tuning methodologies, and agentic AI systems. This role demands creativity and leadership to tackle challenging domain-specific issues within a fast-paced research environment.

Skills

Python PyTorch TensorFlow Hugging Face Transformers LLM Fine-tuning CI/CD Git Jupyter Notebook AWS Google Cloud Platform Azure Machine Learning

What you'll do

Conduct research on large language models (LLMs) and their core functionalities.
Develop and implement advanced techniques for LLM fine-tuning.
Explore and innovate in the field of agentic AI capabilities.
Stay updated with cutting-edge advancements in AI foundations.
Collaborate on projects related to AI’s foundational technologies.

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, including reasoning and decision-making capabilities.
Proficiency in natural language processing (NLP) techniques and applications.
Ability to innovate and lead technical projects within the AI research domain.

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.

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