Applied Researcher I

Capital One Financial

Actively hiring

New York, Ny, US Posted 69 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 at a leading tech company in Cambridge, MA, you will join a dynamic team focused on cutting-edge research and development. Your primary responsibilities include innovating and finetuning machine learning models to solve complex business problems, with a strong emphasis on data preparation and analysis. Day-to-day tasks involve collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of AI solutions within large-scale applications. Ideal candidates possess a deep understanding of technical frameworks and are adept at leveraging tools such as Python and TensorFlow. The role requires expertise in natural language processing, particularly in areas like LLM development, and an ability to lead projects from conception through deployment.

Skills

LLM Finetuning Data Preparation CI/CD Python PostgreSQL Kubernetes AWS Terraform Docker Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Conduct innovative research in applied fields to advance technological solutions.
Develop and implement machine learning models for data analysis and prediction.
Prepare and curate datasets for training AI systems and improving accuracy.
Fine-tune existing algorithms to enhance performance and efficiency.
Publish research findings in academic journals and present at conferences.

What we're looking for

Innovative and creative problem-solving skills.
Strong technical background in applied research.
Experience with finetuning and data preparation.
LLM degree preferred or relevant legal experience.
Leadership abilities to drive project outcomes.

Market check

Salary context

This $218,700–$249,600 range sits above 89% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$117,000–$225,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$138,279–$214,500

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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Applied Researcher I

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New York, Ny, US 66 days ago $218,700–$249,600

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