Lead applied research at Capital One Canada using machine learning, foundation models, and cloud computing in a hybrid work model.

As an Applied Research Manager, you will partner with data scientists, software engineers, machine learning engineers, and product managers. You will build AI foundation models, advance customer experiences, and translate complex research into tangible business goals. The AI Foundations team spans research partnerships and production systems.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-powered products

Build foundation models through design, training, evaluation, and implementation

Research emerging AI developments and apply them to customer experiences

Use PyTorch, AWS Ultraclusters, Hugging Face, Lightning, and VectorDBs





Translate technical complexity into tangible business goals

Requirements

PhD or master's degree plus two years applied research experience

Hands-on foundation model development using open-source tools and cloud platforms

Deep understanding of AI methodologies and large deep learning models

Track record delivering models at scale across training and inference

Ability to own an impactful, autonomous research agenda

Bring foundation model development, applied research, and engineering judgment to Capital One Canada's AI Foundations team.

📌 Applied Research Manager AI Foundations (Toronto)
🏢 Capital One - Canada
📍 Toronto