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Company Name: Capital One

Job Title: Senior Distinguished Applied Researcher - AI Foundations Team Location: McLean, Virginia, United States Overview: At Capital One, we are dedicated to building trustworthy and reliable AI systems that transform the banking industry for the better. Our AI & ML applications are revolutionizing customer experiences, from real-time fraud detection to personalized customer support. Join our team and help reimagine how we serve our diverse customer base. Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop AI-powered products that enhance customer interactions with their finances. - Utilize a range of technologies, such as Pytorch, AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, and more, to analyze vast amounts of numeric and textual data. - Design, train, evaluate, validate, and implement AI foundation models. - Lead high-impact applied research to create next-generation customer experiences. - Communicate the complexity of your work in simple terms to meet business goals. Ideal Candidate: - Passionate about doing the right thing and making decisions that benefit our customers. - Curious and up-to-date on emerging technologies and applications. - Excels at solving undefined problems and enjoys sharing innovative ideas. - A leader who challenges the status quo and values talent development. - Technically proficient with open-source languages and experience in developing AI models using cloud computing platforms. - Deep understanding of AI methodologies and experience with large-scale models. - Strong engineering mindset and experience delivering models at scale. - Proven track record of contributing to research or projects in machine learning. Basic Qualifications: - PhD with at least 6 years of experience in Applied Research or Master's degree with at least 8 years of experience. Preferred Qualifications: - PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields. - Experience in specific areas such as NLP, Behavioral Models, Optimization, or Data Preparation. - Strong publication record or first-author publications in relevant conferences. - Experience working with large language models, graph models, or deep learning-based recommender systems. - Knowledge of training optimization frameworks and fine-tuning large language models. Salary Range: - McLean, Virginia: $190,000 - $220,000 Benefits: Capital One offers comprehensive health, financial, and other benefits to support your well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Application Information: This role will be open for a minimum of 5 business days. Note: Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require any accommodation during the application process, please contact Capital One Recruiting by phone or email. All provided information will be kept confidential. For technical support or questions about the recruiting process, contact [email protected]. Please note that Capital One Financial consists of multiple entities, and positions posted in different countries are designated for their respective entities.