Senior AI Engineer
Capital OneAbout the role
About The Company
Capital One is a leading financial services organization dedicated to transforming the banking experience through innovative technology and responsible AI solutions. With a strong commitment to leveraging machine learning and AI, Capital One has established itself as an industry pioneer in delivering personalized, real-time customer experiences. The company's focus on building scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure and fostering a culture of innovation positions it at the forefront of financial technology. Capital One's investments in cutting-edge technology, talented professionals, and responsible AI practices underscore its mission to reimagine banking for the better, making financial services more accessible, efficient, and human-centric.
About The Role
The Senior AI Engineer will play a pivotal role in advancing Capital One's AI capabilities by designing, developing, and deploying innovative AI systems. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams—including engineers, research scientists, product managers, and technical program managers—to create AI-powered products that enhance both customer interactions and internal operations. The Senior AI Engineer will be responsible for building foundational AI components such as large language models, similarity search engines, and governance frameworks, ensuring these solutions are scalable, responsible, and aligned with Capital One’s strategic vision. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work with state-of-the-art AI technologies, contribute to the long-term technical roadmap, and help shape the future of responsible AI within the organization.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 3 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies, or a Master's degree in a similar field plus at least 1 year of relevant experience
At least 3 years of programming experience with Python, Go, Scala, or Java
Responsibilities
Partner with multidisciplinary teams to deliver AI-driven products that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency
Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain AI software components including foundation model training, large language model inference, similarity search, and model governance
Leverage open-source and SaaS AI technologies such as AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, VectorDBs, Nemo Guardrails, and PyTorch to build scalable solutions
Innovate and implement state-of-the-art LLM optimization techniques to improve performance metrics like scalability, latency, throughput, and cost-efficiency
Contribute to the development of the technical vision and strategic roadmap for foundational AI systems at Capital One
Ensure AI solutions adhere to responsible AI principles, including fairness, transparency, and compliance with regulatory standards
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Retirement savings options, including 401(k) plans with company matching
Paid time off and holiday leave
Professional development opportunities and continuous learning programs
Performance-based incentives and bonuses
Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
Flexible work arrangements where applicable
Equal Opportunity
Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under applicable law. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals throughout the employment process. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is integral to our success and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Partner with multidisciplinary teams to deliver AI-driven products that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain AI software components including foundation model training, large language model inference, similarity search, and model governance
- Leverage open-source and SaaS AI technologies such as AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, VectorDBs, Nemo Guardrails, and PyTorch to build scalable solutions
- Innovate and implement state-of-the-art LLM optimization techniques to improve performance metrics like scalability, latency, throughput, and cost-efficiency
- Contribute to the development of the technical vision and strategic roadmap for foundational AI systems at Capital One
- Ensure AI solutions adhere to responsible AI principles, including fairness, transparency, and compliance with regulatory standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 3 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies
- Master's degree in a similar field plus at least 1 year of relevant experience
- At least 3 years of programming experience with Python, Go, Scala, or Java
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Retirement savings options, including 401(k) plans with company matching
- Paid time off and holiday leave
- Professional development opportunities and continuous learning programs
- Performance-based incentives and bonuses
- Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
- Flexible work arrangements where applicable
Skills mentioned
About Capital One
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