Ai Engineer
5+ years
United States
Full-time
Remote
1 month ago
About the role
About The Company
Capital One is a leading financial services company renowned for its innovative approach to banking and credit card services. With a strong commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology, Capital One has established itself as a pioneer in integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning into its operations. The company focuses on creating responsible, reliable, and customer-centric financial solutions that transform the banking experience. Its dedication to innovation, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence has positioned it as a trusted partner for millions of customers across various regions. Capital One’s culture emphasizes inclusivity, continuous learning, and a passion for solving complex problems through technology-driven solutions, making it an ideal place for talented professionals to grow and make a meaningful impact.
About The Role
The Lead AI Engineer (MLX) at Capital One plays a pivotal role in advancing the company’s AI capabilities by designing, developing, and deploying scalable machine learning and artificial intelligence systems. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams—including engineers, research scientists, product managers, and technical program managers—to deliver innovative AI-powered products that enhance customer experiences and streamline internal operations. The role requires a deep understanding of large language models, foundation model training, inference, and optimization techniques. The Lead AI Engineer will contribute to shaping the technical vision and long-term roadmap of AI systems, ensuring the deployment of responsible, efficient, and high-performance AI solutions. This role is ideal for a technically proficient individual passionate about applying state-of-the-art research to real-world banking challenges, driving technological innovation, and leading initiatives that impact millions of customers and internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should possess a strong educational background in computer science, AI, electrical engineering, or related fields, complemented by extensive experience in AI and machine learning development. A bachelor's degree with at least four years of relevant experience or a master's degree with at least two years of experience is required. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Scala, or Go is essential, along with a solid understanding of AI frameworks and cloud platforms. Preferred qualifications include six or more years of experience deploying scalable AI solutions on cloud environments like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure, and expertise in developing AI algorithms such as LLM inference, similarity search, and vector databases. A deep passion for staying current with AI research, coupled with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate scientific innovations into production, will set candidates apart.
Responsibilities
Benefits
Capital One offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of its employees. This includes competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and long-term incentives. Employees have access to a range of health, dental, and vision insurance plans, along with wellness programs and mental health resources. The company also provides financial benefits such as retirement savings plans, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts. Capital One fosters an inclusive and collaborative work environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and career development. Additionally, employees benefit from flexible work arrangements and opportunities to participate in community engagement initiatives. The organization is committed to creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Equal Opportunity
Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve our customers effectively and drives innovation. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and join us in our mission to reimagine banking through responsible and innovative AI solutions.
Capital One is a leading financial services company renowned for its innovative approach to banking and credit card services. With a strong commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology, Capital One has established itself as a pioneer in integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning into its operations. The company focuses on creating responsible, reliable, and customer-centric financial solutions that transform the banking experience. Its dedication to innovation, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence has positioned it as a trusted partner for millions of customers across various regions. Capital One’s culture emphasizes inclusivity, continuous learning, and a passion for solving complex problems through technology-driven solutions, making it an ideal place for talented professionals to grow and make a meaningful impact.
About The Role
The Lead AI Engineer (MLX) at Capital One plays a pivotal role in advancing the company’s AI capabilities by designing, developing, and deploying scalable machine learning and artificial intelligence systems. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams—including engineers, research scientists, product managers, and technical program managers—to deliver innovative AI-powered products that enhance customer experiences and streamline internal operations. The role requires a deep understanding of large language models, foundation model training, inference, and optimization techniques. The Lead AI Engineer will contribute to shaping the technical vision and long-term roadmap of AI systems, ensuring the deployment of responsible, efficient, and high-performance AI solutions. This role is ideal for a technically proficient individual passionate about applying state-of-the-art research to real-world banking challenges, driving technological innovation, and leading initiatives that impact millions of customers and internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should possess a strong educational background in computer science, AI, electrical engineering, or related fields, complemented by extensive experience in AI and machine learning development. A bachelor's degree with at least four years of relevant experience or a master's degree with at least two years of experience is required. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Scala, or Go is essential, along with a solid understanding of AI frameworks and cloud platforms. Preferred qualifications include six or more years of experience deploying scalable AI solutions on cloud environments like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure, and expertise in developing AI algorithms such as LLM inference, similarity search, and vector databases. A deep passion for staying current with AI research, coupled with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate scientific innovations into production, will set candidates apart.
Responsibilities
- Partner with multidisciplinary teams to develop AI-powered products that improve how customers interact with Capital One and how employees work internally.
- Design, develop, test, and support AI software components, including foundation model training, large language model inference, similarity search, guardrails, governance, and observability tools.
- Leverage a broad spectrum of open-source and SaaS AI technologies such as AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, VectorDBs, Nemo Guardrails, and PyTorch to build scalable solutions.
- Invent and implement cutting-edge optimization techniques for large language models to enhance performance metrics like scalability, latency, throughput, and cost-efficiency in production environments.
- Contribute to the technical vision and strategic roadmap of foundational AI systems, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices.
- Evaluate emerging AI research and incorporate innovative techniques into existing systems to maintain a competitive edge.
- Ensure AI solutions adhere to responsible AI principles, including fairness, transparency, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Benefits
Capital One offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of its employees. This includes competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and long-term incentives. Employees have access to a range of health, dental, and vision insurance plans, along with wellness programs and mental health resources. The company also provides financial benefits such as retirement savings plans, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts. Capital One fosters an inclusive and collaborative work environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and career development. Additionally, employees benefit from flexible work arrangements and opportunities to participate in community engagement initiatives. The organization is committed to creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Equal Opportunity
Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve our customers effectively and drives innovation. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and join us in our mission to reimagine banking through responsible and innovative AI solutions.
Skills
Information Technology