Director, AI Engineering ( Remote-Eligible) at Capital One

New York, New York, United States

Capital One Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Banking, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Passion for staying abreast of the latest research, and an ability to intuitively understand scientific publications and judiciously apply novel techniques in production
  • Get fulfillment from empowering others to achieve their potential and actively drive professional development through mentoring and coaching; hands-on when necessary and lead by example
  • Adapt quickly and thrive on bringing clarity to big, undefined problems; love asking questions and digging deep to uncover the root of problems and articulate findings concisely with clarity
  • Have the courage to share new ideas even when they are unproven
  • Deeply technical with a strong foundation in engineering and mathematics; expertise in hardware, software, and AI to see and exploit optimization opportunities
  • Resilient trailblazer who can forge new paths to achieve business goals
  • Love to build systems, take pride in the quality of work, and share passion to do the right thing; want to work on problems that change banking for good

Responsibilities

  • Partner with a cross-functional team of engineers, research scientists, technical program managers, and product managers to deliver AI-powered products that change how associates work and customers interact with Capital One
  • Oversee the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of AI software components including foundation model training, large language model inference, similarity search, guardrails, model evaluation, experimentation, governance, and observability
  • Make high-judgment build-vs-buy decisions across a broad stack of Open Source and SaaS AI technologies such as AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, VectorDBs, Nemo Guardrails, PyTorch, and more
  • Invent and introduce state-of-the-art LLM optimization techniques to improve performance (scalability, cost, latency, throughput) of large-scale production AI systems
  • Contribute to the technical vision and long-term roadmap of foundational AI systems at Capital One
  • Attract and retain top talent in the AI industry and nurture personal and professional development for the team; foster a culture of learning and staying abreast of the state-of-the-art in AI

Skills

AI
Machine Learning
ML
AI Engineering
Software Development
Deployment
Testing
AI Models
AI Platforms

Capital One

Offers diverse financial products and services

About Capital One

Capital One provides a variety of financial services aimed at making banking accessible and easy for everyone. The company offers products such as credit cards, savings accounts, car loans, and business checking accounts, catering to both individual consumers and small businesses primarily in the United States. Capital One's approach includes user-friendly banking solutions with no fees or minimums for checking accounts, allowing customers to manage their finances more effectively. They generate revenue through interest on loans, credit card fees, and investment banking services. What sets Capital One apart from its competitors is its strong commitment to financial inclusion and literacy, demonstrated through community partnerships and educational initiatives, such as collaborations with Khan Academy. The company's goal is to create a more inclusive financial system and empower customers with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed financial decisions.

McLean, VirginiaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$15.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
Onsite Health Centers
Prescription saving with network of local pharmacies
Stock Purchase Plan
Education Assistance
401(k)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and Disability insurance
Generous paid time off + corporate & floating holidays
Registered dieticians on site, cooking classes and free virtual fitness classes
Employee Assistance Program

Risks

Increased competition in subscription management tools may dilute Capital One's advantage.
Over-reliance on partnerships could expose Capital One to technological risks.
Departure of key personnel like Joe Rodriguez may affect risk management continuity.

Differentiation

Capital One offers user-friendly banking with no fees or minimums for checking accounts.
The company partners with Khan Academy to provide financial literacy education.
Capital One is the first major U.S. bank to offer subscription management tools.

Upsides

Capital One's mobile app is a model for secure, user-friendly digital banking.
Data sharing with Worldpay enhances payment security and fraud prevention.
Partnerships with fintechs like Minna Technologies improve customer experience.

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