CareerPlan

Applied Researcher 5

San Jose, CA, USFull-time$263k–$327k2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10
Visa sponsorship offered

Core

Building AI foundation models and high-impact applied research to transform customer experiences in banking.

Role type

Senior Applied Researcher (AI/ML)

Builds

AI foundation models, production ML systems, and scalable AI infrastructure for banking products.

Domain

Financial Services / Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Deep learning model development, training optimization, self-supervised learning, LLM pre-training, cross-functional research leadership, open-source tooling, cloud computing platforms, research agenda ownership

Preferred skills

LLM training from scratch, NLP research, model compression, compiler design, instruction tuning, publications at top ML/NLP venues

Technologies

PyTorch, AWS Ultraclusters, HuggingFace, Lightning

Responsibilities

Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-powered products, build AI foundation models through full development lifecycle, engage in high-impact applied research, lead research threads bridging prototype and deployment, translate scientific insights to production impact

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with research leadership