Applied AI ML Lead - AI Agents & Agentic Systems

Fairygodboss; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Palo Alto is seeking an Applied AI and Machine Learning Lead to design and deliver scalable ML and deep learning solutions across the AI, Data Platform, and Corporate sectors.

You will own problem framing, experimentation, and productionization, mentoring engineers and advancing engineering practices to raise the technical bar. This role emphasizes robust, measurable outcomes and collaboration with product and data teams.

Qualifications

• MS and/or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field, with at least 5 years of applied machine learning experience.
• At least 5 year's experience in one of the programming languages like Python, Java, C/C++, etc. Intermediate Python is a must.
• At least 5 years' experience in applying data science, ML techniques to solve business problems.
• Solid background in Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic applied science such as multi-agent orchestration, reasoning, skills, tools.
• Experience with applied research and experimentation on machine learning and deep learning methods (including LLMs/GenAI).
• Deep understanding and expertise in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience in advanced applied ML areas such as GPU optimization, finetuning, embedding models, inferencing, prompt engineering, evaluation, RAG (Similarity Search), reasoning, context management, and other advanced agentic capabilities.
• Ability to work on tasks and projects through to completion with limited supervision.
• Passion for detail and follow through. Excellent communication skills and team player
• Demonstrated leadership in working effectively with engineers, product managers, and other ML practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on a wide range of ML techniques and optimizations.
• Provide in-depth knowledge of ML algorithms, frameworks, and techniques.
• Enhance ML workflows through advanced proficiency in large language models (LLMs) and related techniques.
• Conduct experiments to evaluate and benchmark latest AI and agentic techniques, analyzing results, tuning models and agentic systems.
• Hands on coding to bring the experimental results into production solutions by collaborating with engineering team. Owning end to end code development in python for both proof of concept/experimentation and production-ready solutions.
• Optimizing system accuracy and performance by identifying and resolving inefficiencies and bottlenecks. Collaborates with product and engineering teams to deliver tailored, science and technology-driven solutions.
• Integrate Generative AI within the ML Platform using state-of-the-art techniques.
• Drives decisions that influence the product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes.

Skills

ML Techniques

Python

Data Science

LLMs

Leadership

Communication

Problem Framing

Experimentation

Education

MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

AWS SageMaker

EKS

Job description

Join a team where your work directly shapes how machine learning is applied at scale across the firm. You'll partner with product, engineering, and data teams to take ideas from experimentation through production, improving outcomes through thoughtful model development, evaluation, and operational excellence.

As an Applied AI and Machine Learning Lead at JPMorganChase within the AI and Machine Learning and Data Platform team in Corporate Sector, you will drive the design and delivery of machine learning and deep learning solutions that solve meaningful business problems. You will take ownership from problem framing and experimentation through productionization, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and measurable. You will also help raise the technical bar through mentorship, strong engineering practices, and a culture of continuous learning.

Job responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on a wide range of ML techniques and optimizations.
• Provide in-depth knowledge of ML algorithms, frameworks, and techniques.
• Enhance ML workflows through advanced proficiency in large language models (LLMs) and related techniques.
• Conduct experiments to evaluate and benchmark latest AI and agentic techniques, analyzing results, tuning models and agentic systems.
• Hands on coding to bring the experimental results into production solutions by collaborating with engineering team. Owning end to end code development in python for both proof of concept/experimentation and production-ready solutions.
• Optimizing system accuracy and performance by identifying and resolving inefficiencies and bottlenecks. Collaborates with product and engineering teams to deliver tailored, science and technology-driven solutions.
• Integrate Generative AI within the ML Platform using state-of-the-art techniques.
• Drives decisions that influence the product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• MS and/or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field, with at least 5 years of applied machine learning experience.
• At least 5 year's experience in one of the programming languages like Python, Java, C/C++, etc. Intermediate Python is a must.
• At least 5 years' experience in applying data science, ML techniques to solve business problems.
• Solid background in Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic applied science such as mutli-agent orchestration, reasoning, skills, tools.
• Experience with applied research and experimentation on machine learning and deep learning methods (including LLMs/GenAI).
• Deep understanding and expertise in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience in advanced applied ML areas such as GPU optimization, finetuning, embedding models, inferencing, prompt engineering, evaluation, RAG (Similarity Search), reasoning, context management, and other advanced agentic capabilities.
• Ability to work on tasks and projects through to completion with limited supervision.
• Passion for detail and follow through. Excellent communication skills and team player
• Demonstrated leadership in working effectively with engineers, product managers, and other ML practitioners.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with distributed training frameworks.
• In-depth understanding of advanced methodologies such as Search/Ranking, Recommender systems, Graph techniques, multi-agent orchestration, evaluation, benchmarking.
• Advanced knowledge in Reinforcement Learning or Meta Learning.
• Deep understanding of Large Language Model (LLM) techniques, including Agents, Planning, Reasoning, and other related methods.
• Experience with building and deploying ML models on cloud platforms such as AWS and AWS tools like Sagemaker, EKS, etc.

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.

ABOUT US

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.

• 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

ABOUT THE TEAM

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.