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Senior Lead AI Engineer

A leading information-based technology company focused on banking, building responsible and reliable AI systems to transform customer experiences.
$245,900 - $280,600
Machine Learning
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
AI · Finance

Description For Senior Lead AI Engineer

Capital One is seeking a Senior Lead AI Engineer to join their Intelligent Foundations and Experiences (IFX) team, which is central to bringing their AI vision to life. This role represents an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of AI implementation in the banking sector, developing solutions that directly impact millions of customers.

The position involves working with cutting-edge AI technologies and requires expertise in both software engineering and machine learning. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing AI systems, including foundation model training, large language model inference, and various ML pipeline components. The role combines technical depth with strategic thinking, as you'll contribute to the company's technical vision while handling hands-on development.

Capital One offers a competitive compensation package, with the New York location offering $245,900 - $280,600 annually, plus performance-based incentives. The company provides comprehensive benefits including health coverage, financial benefits, and well-being support. They also offer visa sponsorship for qualified candidates.

The ideal candidate will bring 6+ years of relevant experience, strong technical skills in Python, Java, or similar languages, and a deep understanding of AI/ML concepts. You'll work in a collaborative environment, partnering with research scientists, engineers, and product managers to deliver innovative solutions that transform banking services.

This role is perfect for someone who combines technical expertise with strategic thinking and wants to work on meaningful problems at scale. You'll be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of AI in financial services, with access to advanced technologies and the opportunity to influence the direction of AI implementation at a major financial institution.

The position offers significant growth potential and the chance to work on projects that directly impact how millions of customers interact with their banking services. Capital One's commitment to responsible AI development and their investment in cutting-edge technology makes this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in the intersection of AI and finance.

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Responsibilities For Senior Lead AI Engineer

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-powered products
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, and support AI software components
  • Develop foundation model training and large language model inference systems
  • Implement similarity search, guardrails, model evaluation, and observability
  • Optimize ML pipeline performance
  • Work with technologies like AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, VectorDBs
  • Introduce state-of-the-art LLM optimization techniques
  • Contribute to technical vision and long-term roadmap

Requirements For Senior Lead AI Engineer

Python
Java
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or AI plus 6 years experience or Master's degree plus 4 years experience
  • 6+ years of programming experience with Python, Go, Scala, or Java
  • Strong documentation and design document writing skills
  • Experience with software development and machine learning lifecycles
  • Strong foundation in engineering and mathematics
  • Experience with AI and ML algorithms
  • Ability to understand and apply scientific publications
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills

Benefits For Senior Lead AI Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Visa Sponsorship
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Total well-being support
  • Performance based incentive compensation
  • Cash bonuses
  • Long term incentives (LTI)

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