Applied AI/ML Lead

Next Frontier Capital; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking an Applied AI/ML Lead within Corporate Oversight and Governance to design and deliver trusted AI products at scale. You will lead data-driven AI/ML initiatives, build AI agents and GenAI solutions, and mentor team members while collaborating across the firm to achieve strategic objectives.

The role requires deep expertise in NLP, Python, and modern AI tooling, with a track record of delivering production-grade AI systems for complex financial use cases.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required in CS/DS/Math.
• 7+ years of applied data science/ML with Python, PySpark, Spark SQL.
• Experience with LLM orchestration and GenAI libraries.
• Experience building AI agents and data pipelines with Databricks.
• Ability to leverage AI agents and tools to improve productivity.
• Strong communication of results to stakeholders.
• Self-starter with ability to drive assignments to completion without escalation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into data-driven AI/ML solutions.
• Hands-on development with LLMs, agentic AI, and GenAI frameworks to solve business problems.
• Productionize end-to-end AI/ML solutions and mentor team members.
• Research and develop innovative AI approaches for scalable deployments.
• Engage stakeholders to align on business goals and deliver impact.

Skills

Python programming

Problem solving

Fast learner

Leadership

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science/Data Science/Math

Tools

PySpark

Spark SQL

Databricks

Langchain/LangGraph

Git/CI-CD

Job description

Design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way.

As a Applied AI/ML Lead at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Oversight and Governance team, you serve as a seasoned member of Data Science team to design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. You are responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various corporate technology business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business requirements and develop data-driven solutions using AIML, Agentic/GenAI frameworks in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands on experience in working on LLMs and agentic frameworks, such as Langchain/LangGraph and similar technologies.
• Developing AI/ML and Gen AI/ Agentic AI solutions to address impactful business needs.
• Hands on experience in all machine learning techniques, supervised, unsupervised, and semi-supervised techniques.
• Strong experience in natural language processing (NLP) and its applications.
• Solid coding level in Python programming language, with experience in leveraging available libraries, like Tensorflow, Keras, Pytorch, Scikit-learn, or others, to dedicated projects.
• Working with other team members to productionize end-to-end AI/ML solutions.
• Engaging in research and development of innovative relevant solutions.
• Coaching and mentoring other AI/ML team members towards both personal and professional success
• Collaborating with other teams across the firm to attain the mission and vision of the team and the firm. Engaging with stakeholders and understanding business requirements.
• Act as a self-starter, independently taking initiative in driving assignments to completion and solving problems without escalation.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of applied experience in data science, machine learning, or related areas with strong programming skills in Python with experience in PySpark, Spark SQL, and manipulating data.
• Experience LLM Orchestration and Agentic AI libraries and proficiency in using GenAI models (OpenAI or similar) to solve business problems.
• Experience in building AI Agents, Agentic frameworks as well as building and managing data lakes and data processing workflows using Databricks.
• Ability to leverage AI agents and tools, such as Co-Pilot, to enhance productivity and code quality.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate ideas and results clearly to stakeholders.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and fast learner with the ability to quickly develop Proof of Concepts and advance them to production.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Understanding of AWS component.
• Experience integrating AI/ML models into data pipelines is a plus.
• Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in PySpark is a plus.
• Financial service background.

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

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success. Design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way.