Applied AI ML Engineer Lead

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Palo Alto seeks an Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Lead to design autonomous agent systems that can reason, plan, act, and learn. You will bridge research and enterprise delivery, shaping applied AI at scale, partnering with stakeholders to translate needs into measurable outcomes.

You will mentor engineers, establish rigorous experiments, and scale solutions with emphasis on performance, reliability, and security across the organization.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on applied artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Advanced degree (Master's or Doctorate) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or related quantitative field.
• Demonstrated experience designing experiments and evaluations for ML systems with clear metrics and reproducible results.
• Proven track record deploying ML applications into production with monitoring, reliability, and lifecycle management.
• Strong software engineering skills in modern programming languages and ML frameworks, with reusable components.
• Experience with distributed computing patterns for training and serving, and state management for agent workflows.
• Ability to lead through influence across cross-functional teams, translating complex technical topics for varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver generative AI and agent-based solutions that automate complex workflows end-to-end.
• Translate business problems into research and engineering plans, success metrics, and scalable designs.
• Build multi-agent systems that collaborate, coordinate tasks, and improve through feedback.
• Design reusable services, libraries, and architectures to accelerate adoption across teams.
• Establish rigorous experimentation practices, including offline/online evaluation and error analysis.
• Mentor and develop applied AI engineers and researchers, fostering scientific rigor and ownership.
• Partner with stakeholders to scale solutions responsibly, balancing performance, reliability, and security.

Skills

Applied AI concepts

Machine Learning

Software engineering

Distributed computing

Leadership

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Computer Science/Machine Learning/Statistics

Tools

AWS SageMaker

AWS Bedrock

ML frameworks

Job description

Our goal is to build the next generation of AI: autonomous agentsthat can reason, plan,act,and learnto solve criticalproblemsfor an industry leading financial institution. Weare looking for architects who will definethe future of banking through Agentic AI.The Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning team in Commercial and Investment Banking is transformingoperationsbyleveragingthe latest advancements inagentic AI andfrontier models.

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Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Lead at JPMorganChase within the Applied AI Research team in Commercial and Investment Banking

you will help build autonomous agent systems that can reason, plan, act, and learn to solve high-impact business problems. You will bridge cutting-edge research and enterprise-grade delivery, shaping how applied AI is designed, evaluated, and deployed at scale. You will partner closely with business and technology stakeholders to translate priority needs into measurable outcomes, while raising engineering and scientific standards across the team.

Job Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver generative artificial intelligence and agent-based solutions that automate complex operational workflows end-to-end
• Translate priority business problems into research and engineering plans, success metrics, and scalable solution designs
• Build multi-agent systems that collaborate reliably, coordinate tasks, and improve over time through feedback and evaluation
• Design reusable services, libraries, and reference architectures that accelerate adoption across applied AI teams
• Establish rigorous experimentation practices, including offline/online evaluation, ablation testing, and error analysis, to drive measurable improvements
• Mentor and develop applied AI engineers and researchers, fostering a culture of scientific rigor, ownership, and continuous learning
• Partner with stakeholders across business and technology teams to scale solutions responsibly, balancing performance, reliability, and security

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification on applied artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Advanced degree (Master's or Doctorate) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
• Demonstrated experience designing experiments and evaluations for machine learning systems, including clear metrics and reproducible results
• Proven track record deploying machine learning applications into production environments with operational excellence (monitoring, reliability, and lifecycle management)
• Strong software engineering skills in modern programming languages and machine learning frameworks, with experience building reusable components
• Experience with distributed computing patterns for training and serving, and with state management for agent workflows
• Ability to lead through influence across cross-functional teams, translating complex technical topics for varied audiences

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience building and evaluating autonomous agent systems (planning, tool-use, orchestration, and multi-agent coordination)
• Experience with cloud-based machine learning platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) SageMaker or Amazon Bedrock
• Publications, open-source contributions, or other evidence of applied research impact in machine learning or generative artificial intelligence
• Familiarity with financial services domains and operational processes, including risk-aware design and production constraints

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT: This position is subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. As such, an employment offer for this position is contingent on JPMorganChase's review of criminal conviction history, including pretrial diversions or program entries.

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

Base Pay/Salary Palo Alto,CA $171,000.00 - $260,000.00 / year; Jersey City,NJ $171,000.00 - $260,000.00 / year