VP, Applied AI/ML Research — GenAI & Platform Innovation

JPMorganChase; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking an Applied AI/ML Researcher on the AI4Tech Team in a role that blends hands-on engineering with strategic advisory responsibilities. You will lead GenAI initiatives, guide platform choices, and help advance AI capabilities across the firm within a regulated enterprise environment.

You will work with agile teams to drive innovation in developer productivity, CI/CD, observability, and secure AI integration across technical operations, shaping the future of AI-driven

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in software engineering or applied AI/ML research.
• Proficiency in Python and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Hands-on experience with containers and Kubernetes.
• Hands-on experience with GenAI, agentic AI, prompt engineering.
• Deep understanding of CI/CD, developer productivity tooling, observability, and incident response in large-scale environments.
• Strong background in secure software development, data privacy, access controls, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct applied research and development on GenAI and agentic AI solutions to enhance developer productivity, CI/CD automation, observability, and operational resilience.
• Design, prototype, and evaluate AI-driven tools and frameworks that streamline engineering workflows, improve code quality, and accelerate technology delivery.
• Establish and promote best practices, reusable components, and common capabilities for integrating AI into technology platforms in a secure, stable, and scalable manner.
• Collaborate with agile engineering teams to identify opportunities for AI adoption, provide technical guidance, and support the implementation of innovative solutions.
• Develop and maintain policies, guardrails, and controls to ensure responsible, compliant, and auditable use of AI technologies within the enterprise.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to inform strategic direction and maintain leadership in AI-driven technology innovation.
• Communicate research findings and recommendations to stakeholders through clear documentation and presentations.

Skills

Python

GenAI

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Observability

Incident response

Secure software development

Communication

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Terraform

Jenkins

Job description

JPMorgan Chase is seeking an Applied AI/ML Researcher on the AI4Tech Team in a role that blends hands-on engineering with strategic advisory responsibilities. You will lead GenAI initiatives, guide platform choices, and help advance AI capabilities across the firm within a regulated enterprise environment.

You will work with agile teams to drive innovation in developer productivity, CI/CD, observability, and secure AI integration across technical operations, shaping the future of AI-driven