Applied Researcher II

About the role

The AI Foundations team at Capital One is central to bringing our vision for AI to life. Our work spans the entire research lifecycle, from academic partnerships to production systems. We collaborate with product, technology, and business leaders to apply the latest in AI to our business needs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with a cross-functional team to deliver AI-powered products that enhance customer interactions.
• Leverage a diverse stack of technologies, including PyTorch, AWS UltraClusters, HuggingFace, Lightning, and Vector Databases, to uncover insights from vast datasets.
• Build AI foundation models across all stages of development, from design to training, evaluation, validation, and deployment.
• Engage in cutting-edge applied research to advance AI capabilities and drive innovation in customer experiences.
• Communicate complex AI concepts to stakeholders to align with business goals.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently obtained a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Mathematics, or related fields.
• Exceptionally strong track record in applied research, or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Mathematics, or related fields with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with a broad range of AI technologies and methodologies, including training optimization, self-supervised learning, robustness, explainability, RLHF, and more.
• Proven ability to develop and deploy large-scale deep learning models, particularly in areas like natural language processing, image recognition, and graph-based models.
• Experience in designing and implementing AI solutions, including working with large datasets and optimizing for both training and inference.
• Strong publication record in top-tier conferences and journals, such as ACL, NAACL, EMNLP, NeurIPS, ICML, and ICLR.
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and influence strategic decisions within the organization.

Qualifications

• Passionate about ethical AI and its impact on society.
• Experienced in applying AI to solve complex business problems.
• Skilled in communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Willing to take on challenging research projects and lead them to successful outcomes.

Skills

• Expertise in deep learning algorithms and frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.)
• Knowledge of data preprocessing and quality assurance techniques
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems and cloud computing platforms (AWS, Google Cloud)
• Ability to write clear, maintainable code and contribute to open-source projects

Benefits

Capital One offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Employee assistance programs
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Salaries for this role range from $262,500 to $299,600 for Applied Researcher II positions in McLean, VA, and New York, NY, with similar ranges for other locations.

Schedule

This role is full-time and permanent.

Contact

To apply, visit our careers website or contact RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com for accommodation requests.