AI Foundations Researcher I — Build Foundation Models

Capital One; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 239,000 - 272,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a highly skilled Applied Researcher I in San Jose to advance AI foundations and deliver scalable ML solutions for real‑world banking experiences.

You will lead research from concept to production, collaborating with data scientists, engineers, and product managers. Expect rigorous evaluation, responsible AI practices, and opportunities to publish and impact customer interactions at scale.

Qualifications

• PhD in CS/ML or related fields.
• MS with 2+ years of Applied Research acceptable.
• Strong background in AI foundations and ML research.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and product teams to deliver AI-powered products.
• Utilize PyTorch, AWS Ultraclusters, and other tools to build foundation models.
• Lead research initiatives from design to deployment and evaluation.
• Translate complex research into business-ready capabilities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Open-source experience

Communication

Problem solving

Education

PhD in Computer Science

PhD in Electrical Engineering

MS in Computer Science

Tools

PyTorch

AWS Ultraclusters

Huggingface

Lightning

VectorDBs

Job description

Capital One is seeking a highly skilled Applied Researcher I in San Jose to advance AI foundations and deliver scalable ML solutions for real‑world banking experiences.

You will lead research from concept to production, collaborating with data scientists, engineers, and product managers. Expect rigorous evaluation, responsible AI practices, and opportunities to publish and impact customer interactions at scale.