Applied AI/ML Researcher - Vice President

As an Applied AI/ML Researcher within the AI4Tech Team at JPMorgan Chase, you will lead technology research and development initiatives focused on advancing AI capabilities across the firm. Leveraging your deep engineering expertise, you will collaborate with agile teams to drive innovation in developer productivity, CI/CD, observability, incident response, and the secure, compliant integration of AI into technical operations. Your role emphasizes establishing and nurturing common capabilities, best practices, and reusable frameworks to support AI excellence and consistency throughout the organization. You will blend hands-on technical work with strategic and advisory responsibilities, guiding platform choices, operating models, and controls in a regulated enterprise environment. Staying abreast of industry trends and technological advancements, you will help shape the future of AI-driven technology at JPMorgan Chase.Job Responsibilities

• Conduct applied research and development on GenAI and agentic AI solutions to enhance developer productivity, CI/CD automation, observability, and operational resilience.
• Design, prototype, and evaluate AI-driven tools and frameworks that streamline engineering workflows, improve code quality, and accelerate technology delivery.
• Establish and promote best practices, reusable components, and common capabilities for integrating AI into technology platforms in a secure, stable, and scalable manner.
• Collaborate with agile engineering teams to identify opportunities for AI adoption, provide technical guidance, and support the implementation of innovative solutions.
• Develop and maintain policies, guardrails, and controls to ensure responsible, compliant, and auditable use of AI technologies within the enterprise.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to inform strategic direction and maintain the firm’s leadership in AI-driven technology innovation.
• Communicate research findings, technical insights, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through clear documentation, presentations, and decision briefs.

Required qualifications, skills and capabilities

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, applied AI/ML research, or technology R&D, with strong proficiency in Python and familiarity with modern development tools and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Hands‑on experience with containers, Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code.
• Hands-on experience with GenAI, agentic AI, prompt engineering, function/tool calling, and integrating AI into developer and operational workflows.
• Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, developer productivity tooling, observability, and incident response in large-scale, regulated environments.
• Strong background in secure software development, data privacy, access controls, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate, challenge the status quo, and deliver impactful technology solutions in a fast-paced, enterprise setting.(i) This position is subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

(ii) An employment offer for this position is contingent on JPMorganChase’s review of criminal conviction history, including pretrial diversions or program entries. JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/VeteransOur professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-28