Applied Researcher I at Capital One

McLean, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Banking, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD in Electrical Engineering (or related field, based on context)
Hands-on experience developing AI foundation models and solutions using open-source tools and cloud computing platforms
Deep understanding of the foundations of AI methodologies
Experience building large deep learning models on language, images, events, or graphs
Expertise in one or more of: training optimization, self-supervised learning, robustness, explainability, RLHF
Engineering mindset with a track record of delivering models at scale (training data and inference volumes)
Experience delivering libraries, platform-level code, or solution-level code to existing products
Track record of high-quality ideas or improvements in machine learning (e.g., first-author publications or projects)
Ability to own and pursue a research agenda, including selecting impactful problems and executing long-running projects autonomously
Innovative: Continually researches and evaluates emerging technologies; stays current on state-of-the-art methods
Creative: Thrives on defining big, undefined problems; asks questions and pushes for answers; shares new ideas
Leader: Challenges conventional thinking; works with stakeholders to improve status quo; passionate about talent development
Technical: Comfortable with open-source languages; passionate about further development
Strong interpersonal skills to translate complex work into business goals

Responsibilities

Partner with cross-functional team (data scientists, software engineers, ML engineers, product managers) to deliver AI-powered products
Leverage technologies (PyTorch, AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, Lightning, VectorDBs, etc.) to analyze huge volumes of numeric and textual data
Build AI foundation models through all phases: design, training, evaluation, validation, and implementation
Engage in high-impact applied research to integrate latest AI developments into customer experiences

Skills

PyTorch

AWS

Hugging Face

Lightning

VectorDBs

Machine Learning

Data Science

Capital One

Offers diverse financial products and services

About Capital One

Capital One provides a variety of financial services aimed at making banking accessible and easy for everyone. The company offers products such as credit cards, savings accounts, car loans, and business checking accounts, catering to both individual consumers and small businesses primarily in the United States. Capital One's approach includes user-friendly banking solutions with no fees or minimums for checking accounts, allowing customers to manage their finances more effectively. They generate revenue through interest on loans, credit card fees, and investment banking services. What sets Capital One apart from its competitors is its strong commitment to financial inclusion and literacy, demonstrated through community partnerships and educational initiatives, such as collaborations with Khan Academy. The company's goal is to create a more inclusive financial system and empower customers with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed financial decisions.

McLean, VirginiaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$15.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

10,001+Employees

Applied Researcher I at Capital One

Requirements

Responsibilities

Skills

Capital One

About Capital One

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage

Onsite Health Centers

Prescription saving with network of local pharmacies

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Assistance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and Disability insurance

Generous paid time off + corporate & floating holidays

Registered dieticians on site, cooking classes and free virtual fitness classes

Employee Assistance Program

Risks

Increased competition in subscription management tools may dilute Capital One's advantage.

Over-reliance on partnerships could expose Capital One to technological risks.

Departure of key personnel like Joe Rodriguez may affect risk management continuity.

Differentiation

Capital One offers user-friendly banking with no fees or minimums for checking accounts.

The company partners with Khan Academy to provide financial literacy education.

Capital One is the first major U.S. bank to offer subscription management tools.

Upsides

Capital One's mobile app is a model for secure, user-friendly digital banking.

Data sharing with Worldpay enhances payment security and fraud prevention.

Partnerships with fintechs like Minna Technologies improve customer experience.

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