Applied AI ML-Senior Associate

Aumni; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the United States is seeking an Applied AI/ML Senior Associate to design, build, and scale NLP solutions for operations using LLM-based methods.

You will work with product, engineering, operations, and risk to translate real needs into production-grade language capabilities, including intelligent search, summarization, and next-best-action recommendations. The role emphasizes rigorous evaluation, data quality, model monitoring, and improving operator efficiency across

Qualifications

• Undergraduate and master’s degrees in Computer Science with training and work experience in LLM/NLP and search.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills to present analytical findings and influence stakeholders.
• Advanced programming skills of 2 years (masters or industry) in more than one language, e.g. Spark, Python, Scala, Java.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, operating systems, compilers, databases, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply deep NLP knowledge + analytics to solve complex business problems.
• Contribute to full product development lifecycle and define objectives and deliverables.
• Act as an advanced contributor in system development, NLP and ML.
• Contribute to continuous learning by bringing in new knowledge and perspectives.

Skills

LLM/NLP

Search

Python

Spark

Scala

Java

Communication

Algorithms

Education

Undergraduate and Master’s in Computer Science

NLP/Search concentration

Job description

Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We’re proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions – all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.

In this role, you’ll apply strong technical judgment to choose the right approaches (including modern LLM-based methods where appropriate), evaluate performance with rigorous metrics, and ensure solutions are reliable, secure, and scalable in real-world environments. You’ll also contribute to improving data quality and feedback loops, monitoring models in production, and continuously iterating to reduce agent effort, shorten resolution times, and increase consistency and quality across operational workflows.

As an Applied AI/ML Senior Associate in our AI for Operations organization, you will help design, build, and scale cutting-edge Natural Language Processing (NLP) solutions that improve experiences for both customers and internal agents supporting the bank’s day-to-day operations. You’ll work hands-on across the end-to-end model lifecycle—partnering with product, engineering, operations, and risk stakeholders to translate real operational needs into production-grade language capabilities such as intelligent search, summarization, classification, and next-best-action recommendations.

Job Responsibilities

• Apply deep natural language processing (NLP) knowledge & experience and critical thinking skills and perform advanced analytics with the goal of solving complex and multi-faceted business problems.
• Contribute to the full product development lifecycle, including defining the objective and key product deliverables.
• Act as an advanced contributor in system development, computer algorithms, NLP and machine learning.
• Contribute to the continuous learning mindset of the organization by bringing in new knowledge, ideas, and perspectives.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Undergraduate and master’s degrees in Computer Science, with training and work experience in LLM/NLP and search.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills to present analytical findings and exercise influence among key project stakeholders.
• Advanced demonstratable programming skills of 2 years (masters or industry experience) on more than 1 programming language is required such as Spark, Python, Scala, Java.
• Can learn quickly programming in another programming language and seamlessly. Full understanding of and hands‑on programming with data structures, algorithms, operating systems, compilers, databases, and systems.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Undergraduate and master’s degree in computer science with concentration in NLP or Search experience.
• Optional, great to have - experience in developing large-scale machine learning solutions based on big data to solve real world problems (e.g. Classification, Regression, or Recommender Systems).

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 Consumer & Community Banking Group depends on innovators like you to serve consumers, small businesses, municipalities and non‑profits. You’ll support the delivery of award winning tools and services that cover everything from personal and small business banking as well as lending, mortgages, credit cards, payments, auto finance and investment advice. This group is also focused on developing and delivering cutting edged mobile applications, digital experiences and next generation banking technology solutions to better serve our clients and customers. Come join us in reshaping the future!