Applied Researcher I (AI Foundations, LLM Customization, Finetuning, Reinforcement Learning)

Capital One Financial

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Mclean, Va, US Posted 56 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) customization and fine-tuning techniques, with a strong emphasis on reinforcement learning. Your daily tasks will involve developing innovative solutions to complex problems, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, and contributing to cutting-edge research in natural language processing and machine learning. You should be proficient in Python and familiar with frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow. Experience with data preparation and LLM fine-tuning is highly desirable. This role requires a deep understanding of AI principles and the ability to apply them to real-world challenges, particularly within the context of large-scale language models and their applications in diverse domains.

Skills

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

What you'll do

  • Conduct research and development in AI foundations, focusing on large language models (LLMs).
  • Customize and fine-tune LLMs to enhance performance for specific applications.
  • Apply reinforcement learning techniques to improve model capabilities.
  • Prepare and curate datasets for training and testing AI models.
  • Lead projects and innovate solutions within the field of AI.

What we're looking for

  • PhD in Computer Science or related field with focus on AI and machine learning.
  • Strong background in large language models (LLM) customization and fine-tuning.
  • Experience in data preparation for training AI models.
  • Proficiency in reinforcement learning techniques and applications.
  • Ability to innovate and lead technical projects in AI research.

Market check

Salary context

This $218,700–$249,600 range sits above 68% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$168,000–$240,750

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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