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

Capital One Financial

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McLean, VA · Cambridge, MA · San Jose, CA · New York, NY Posted 16 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 large language models (LLMs) and implementing reinforcement learning techniques to solve complex business problems. Your day-to-day responsibilities include innovating new methods for LLM finetuning, preparing high-quality datasets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance model performance. The ideal candidate is technically proficient in areas such as machine learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow, programming languages like Python, and has a strong understanding of natural language processing (NLP) techniques. This role requires creativity and leadership skills to drive impactful research that scales across the organization's extensive product offerings.

Skills

LLM Finetuning Data Preparation Python TensorFlow PyTorch Reinforcement Learning CI/CD MLOps Git Docker Kubernetes AWS Google Cloud

What you'll do

  • Conduct research in AI foundations, focusing on large language models (LLMs).
  • Customize and fine-tune LLMs to improve performance for specific applications.
  • Develop reinforcement learning techniques to enhance model capabilities.
  • Prepare and curate datasets for training and testing AI models.
  • Lead projects and innovate solutions within the field of applied 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 model (LLM) customization and fine-tuning.
  • Experience in data preparation for training and reinforcement learning models.
  • Proficiency in innovative and creative problem-solving techniques.
  • Leadership skills to guide technical projects and teams.

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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