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Manager, Applied Researcher

Capital One Canada Toronto, ON Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$173,000 to $197,400 per year

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Description

About the Role

As a Manager, Applied Researcher at Capital One Canada, you will partner with a cross-functional team to deliver AI-powered products that change how customers interact with their money.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with data scientists, software engineers, machine learning engineers, and product managers to develop AI-powered products.
  • Utilize a broad stack of technologies, including Pytorch, AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, Lightning, VectorDBs, and more, to analyze large volumes of data.
  • Develop AI foundation models through all phases of development, from design to implementation.
  • Conduct high-impact applied research to advance AI developments and customer experiences.
  • Translate complex work into tangible business goals.

Requirements

  • PhD or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Mathematics, or related fields.
  • Experience with open-source languages and AI foundation models.
  • Understanding of AI methodologies and experience building large deep learning models.
  • Track record of delivering models at scale and publishing high-quality ideas.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
  • Experience with NLP, optimization, and finetuning of large language models.
  • Publications in deep learning theory and experience with compiler design.

Working at Capital One

  • Take ownership of your work and career with a high-performance, hybrid culture.
  • Access tools and mentorship to upskill and define your career trajectory.
  • Hybrid model with 3 days in the office per week.
  • Holistic benefits package, including mental health coverage and tuition subsidies.

Salary

The expected annual salary range for this position is $173,000 to $197,400.

Skills

Required

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Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://capitalone.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Capital_One/job/Toronto-ON/Manager--Applied-Researcher_R1003539-1

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