Machine Learning Scientist - Natural Language Processing (NLP) - Vice President - Machine Learn[...]

JPMorganChase; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Machine Learning Scientist specializing in Natural Language Processing at the Vice President level, based in Palo Alto, California. In this role, you will drive machine learning innovations, partnering across teams to deploy transformative solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a quantitative field and has extensive experience in machine learning and Generative AI. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, or Data Science with at least 3 years of experience.
• Experience with machine learning and deep learning methods and toolkits.
• Ability to design experiments and evaluate model performance.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop machine learning models for real-world problems with Generative AI.
• Collaborate with teams to deploy solutions into production.
• Lead initiatives to accelerate machine learning applications across the business.

Skills

Machine Learning

Generative AI

Deep Learning

Python

Statistical Analysis

Education

PhD in a quantitative discipline

MS with relevant experience

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

NumPy

Scikit-Learn

Pandas

Job description

Machine Learning Scientist – Natural Language Processing (NLP) – Vice President

As a Machine Learning Scientist – Natural Language Processing (NLP) - Vice President in the Machine Learning Center of Excellence (MLCOE), you will own the full lifecycle of developing and deploying machine learning solutions, from ideation to production. Acting as a leading voice within JPMC on Generative AI (GenAI), you will partner closely with all lines of business to innovate new solutions that drive transformational change for the bank. You will actively participate in our knowledge sharing community, representing your work both inside and outside of the firm at leading industry conferences.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop state‑of‑the‑art machine learning models to solve real‑world problems and apply them to tasks involving Generative AI (GenAI).
• Act as a thought partner for JPMC leaders and help the business identify and implement new machine learning methods that deliver impact.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration with multiple partner teams such as Business, Technology, Product Management, Legal, Compliance, Strategy, and Business Management to deploy solutions into production.
• Lead firm‑wide initiatives by developing large‑scale frameworks to accelerate the application of machine learning models across different areas of the business.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• PhD in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, Optimization, or Data Science) with at least 3 years of experience OR an MS with at least 5 years of industry or research experience in the field.
• Solid background in Generative AI (GenAI) and hands‑on experience with machine learning and deep learning methods and toolkits (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, NumPy, Scikit‑Learn, Pandas).
• Ability to design experiments and training frameworks, and to outline and evaluate intrinsic and extrinsic metrics for model performance aligned with business goals.
• Scientific thinking with the ability to invent and to work both independently and in highly collaborative team environments.
• Solid written and spoken communication to effectively communicate technical concepts and results to both technical and business audiences.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Strong background in Mathematics and Statistics; familiarity with the financial services industries and continuous integration models and unit test development.
• Knowledge in search/ranking or meta‑learning.
• Experience with A/B experimentation and data/metric‑driven product development, cloud‑native deployment in a large‑scale distributed environment, and ability to develop and debug production‑quality code.
• Published research in areas of Machine Learning or Deep Learning at a major conference or journal.

Legal & EEO Statements

• This position is subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. An employment offer is contingent on JPMorgan Chase's review of criminal conviction history, including pretrial diversions or program entries.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. 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.
• JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.