Applied AI ML Associate Sr - Data Platform

Job Description
As a Applied AI ML Sr Associate at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Sector - AIML Data Platforms, you will lead a specialized technical area, driving impact across teams, technologies, and projects. In this role, you will leverage your deep knowledge of machine learning, software engineering, and product management to spearhead multiple complex ML projects and initiatives, serving as the primary decision-maker and a catalyst for innovation and solution delivery.
You will be responsible for hiring, leading, and mentoring a team of Machine Learning and Software Engineers, focusing on best practices in ML engineering, with the goal of elevating team performance to produce high-quality, scalable ML solutions with operational excellence. You will engage deeply in technical aspects, reviewing code, mentoring engineers, troubleshooting production ML applications, and enabling new ideas through rapid prototyping. Your passion for parallel distributed computing, big data, cloud engineering, micro-services, automation, and operational excellence will be key.
Job Responsibilities

• Architect and implement distributed AI/ML infrastructure, including inference, training, scheduling, orchestration, and storage.
• Integrate Generative AI and Classical AI within the ML Platform using state-of-the-art techniques.
• Implement, deliver, and support high-quality ML solutions in partnership with a team of ML Engineers.
• Collaborate with product teams to deliver tailored, AI/ML-driven technology solutions.
• Develop advanced monitoring and management tools for high reliability and scalability in AI/ML systems.
• Optimize AI/ML system performance by identifying and resolving inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Drive the adoption and execution of AI/ML Platform tools across various teams.
• Lead the entire AI/ML product life cycle through planning, execution, and future development by continuously adapting, developing new AI/ML products and methodologies, managing risks, and achieving business targets like cost, features, reusability, and reliability to support growth.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in engineering management with a strong technical background in machine learning.
• Extensive hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX, scikit-learn).
• Deep expertise in Cloud Engineering (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Distributed Micro-service architecture.
• Experienced with Kubernetes ecosystem, including EKS, Helm, and custom operators.
• Background in High Performance Computing, ML Hardware Acceleration (e.g., GPU, TPU, RDMA), or ML for Systems.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to craft and drive a technical vision for maximum business impact.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Strong coding skills and experience in developing large-scale AI/ML systems.
• Proven track record in contributing to and optimizing open-source ML frameworks.
• Understanding & experience of AI/ML Platforms, LLMs, GenAI, and AI Agents.

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About Us
Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.
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.
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About the Team
Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We're proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions - all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.
Operations teams develop and manage innovative, secure service solutions to meet clients' needs globally. Developing and using the latest technology, teams work to deliver industry-leading capabilities to our clients and customers, making it easy and convenient to do business with the firm. Teams also drive growth by refining technology-driven customer and client experiences that put users first, providing an unparalleled experience.