AI Scientist

RBC Capital Markets, LLC
401(k)
United States, California, San Francisco
Aug 07, 2025
Job Description What is the opportunity? Capital Markets Data AI and Research Technology (DART) team is seeking a hands-on AI Scientist to lead our AI research efforts and build intelligent systems that power research digitization, banking workflows, global markets, and monetization pipelines. You'll be at the forefront of developing and productionalizing GenAI solutions for capital markets use cases. What will you do? Research, design, and build end-to-end GenAI-driven systems that integrate with capital markets workflows Develop and productionize intelligent agents (RAG and multi-modal) leveraging enterprise data to support Research, Banking, Sales, etc. Build production-ready APIs and services backed by large language models (LLMs) and semantic search capabilities Implement Kubernetes-deployed MCP servers using FastAPI, supporting dynamic routing, prompt orchestration, and multi-source data access Manage AI Ops and MLOps pipelines for Generative AI systems, including CI/CD automation and containerized deployments Expected to code 90%+ of the time, collaborating with platform teams and business stakeholders What do you need to succeed? Must Have: Degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning or equivalent experience 4+ years of experience building AI/ML systems with in-depth knowledge of Machine Learning, deep learning and Generative AI In-depth knowledge of LLM architectures, NLP, embeddings, re-rankers, and agentic frameworks Strong backend development skills in Python, FastAPI, and async programming Solid hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and API deployment at scale Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, testing, and infrastructure automation for AI applications Nice To Have: Experience implementing GenAI systems into production Familiarity with model orchestration frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar) Experience with model evals, model monitoring, and MLflow Knowledge of alternative financial data sources and their AI applications What's in it for you? We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual. A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities Flexible work/life balance options Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team Ability to make a difference and lasting impact The Expected Salary Range For The Above Position Is $85,000 - $160,000 Depending On Factors Including But Not Limited To The Candidate's Experience, Skills, Registration Status; Market Conditions; And Business Needs.This Salary Range Does Not Include Other Elements Of Total Compensation, Including A Discretionary Bonus And Benefits Such As A 401(K) Program With Company-Matching Contributions; Health, Dental, Vision, Life And Disability Insurance; And Paid Time-Off Plan. Rbc's Compensation Philosophy And Principles Recognize The Importance Of A Highly Qualified Global Workforce And Plays A Critical Role In Attracting, Engaging And Retaining Talent That: Drives Rbc's High Performance Culture Enables Collective Achievement Of Our Strategic Goals Generates Sustainable Shareholder Returns And Above Market Shareholder Value #Li-Post Job Skills Application Programming Interface (API), Big Data Management, Cloud Platform, Databricks Platform, Data Mining, Data Science, Deep Learning, DevOps, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Language Models, Large Language Models (LLMs), Machine Learning, Microsoft Azure, MLflow, Predictive Analytics, Programming Languages, PySpark, Python (Programming Language), Structured Query Language (SQL) Additional Job Details Address: TWO EMBARCADERO CENTRE, 2 EMBARCADERO CENTER:SAN FRANCISCO City: San Francisco Country: United States of America Work hours/week: 40 Employment Type: Full time Platform: CAPITAL MARKETS Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2025-08-07 Application Deadline: 2025-08-31 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. 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