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

Capital One Financial

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Mclean, Va, US Posted 35 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 customizing and fine-tuning large language models (LLMs) to solve complex business problems. Your day-to-day responsibilities include innovating new methods for LLM customization, applying reinforcement learning techniques, and preparing high-quality data sets for model training. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to enhance the capabilities of AI systems in areas such as natural language processing and machine learning. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical skills in LLMs, fine-tuning processes, and data preparation, along with experience in reinforcement learning. This role requires an individual who is not only technically proficient but also creative and capable of leading initiatives within a fast-paced research environment.

Skills

LLM Finetuning Data Preparation Python TensorFlow PyTorch Reinforcement Learning CI/CD Git Jupyter Notebook PostgreSQL MongoDB

What you'll do

  • Customize and fine-tune large language models for specific applications.
  • Apply reinforcement learning techniques to enhance model performance.
  • Conduct research in AI foundations, focusing on innovative solutions.
  • Prepare high-quality datasets for training and testing machine learning models.
  • Lead projects related to LLM customization and optimization.

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) 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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