
The Senior Director, Applied Research role leads the AI Foundations team at Capital One, driving strategic direction for trustworthy and reliable AI systems within the banking sector. Key responsibilities include managing teams of applied scientists, building AI foundation models from design through implementation, and collaborating with cross-functional groups to deliver high-impact products that transform customer experiences. The position appeals to leaders passionate about emerging technologies, offering the opportunity to represent the company in the global research community and mentor talent while working with advanced tools like PyTorch and AWS. This people management role focuses on translating complex research into tangible business goals and is based in various US locations including Cambridge, McLean, New York, Richmond, and San Francisco.