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# Applied Researcher 5 (AI Foundations

- **Company:** Capital One Financial Corporation
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $262,500.0 - $299,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Transfer Learning, Large Language Models, Information Technology, Virtual Agents
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/73edfe36-0fb3-49da-8fe8-a7d7350d9809/applied-researcher-ai-foundations-llm-core-and-agentic-ai

## About the Role

Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Mathematics, or related fields, with an exception that required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date plus 2 years of experience in Applied Research or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Mathematics, or related fields plus 4 years of experience in Applied Research, Demonstrated knowledge of principles of transfer learning, model adaptation and model guidance, Proven ability to design and lead small-scale research initiatives, guiding junior researchers or engineers through experimental design and evaluation



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