Staff Software Engineer, AI
Spot AISalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Lead AI Engineer (AI Foundations, LLM Core) at Capital One
New York, New York, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Banking, Financial ServicesIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 4 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies, or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 2 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies
- At least 4 years of experience in AI/ML development (implied from qualifications)
- Strong foundation in engineering and mathematics
- Expertise in hardware, software, and AI to identify optimization opportunities
- Passion for staying abreast of latest research and applying novel techniques in production
- Ability to adapt quickly, thrive on undefined problems, ask questions, dig deep, and articulate findings clearly
- Courage to share new ideas
- Resilient trailblazer able to forge new paths for business goals
Responsibilities
- Partner with cross-functional teams (engineers, research scientists, technical program managers, product managers) to deliver AI-powered products
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and support AI software components including foundation model training, large language model inference, similarity search, guardrails, model evaluation, experimentation, governance, and observability
- Leverage Open Source and SaaS AI technologies such as AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, VectorDBs, Nemo Guardrails, PyTorch, etc
- 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
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What specific responsibilities does this Lead AI Engineer role involve?
You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-powered products, design and develop AI software components like foundation model training and LLM inference, leverage open-source AI technologies such as AWS Ultraclusters and PyTorch, invent LLM optimization techniques, and contribute to the technical vision of foundational AI systems.
What is the salary or compensation for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is this Lead AI Engineer role remote or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What does the team environment look like at Capital One for this role?
You will work hand-in-hand with partners across the company on the Intelligent Foundations and Experiences (IFX) team, partnering with cross-functional teams of engineers, research scientists, technical program managers, and product managers to advance AI engineering and deliver value to millions of customers.
What qualities make an ideal candidate for this Lead AI Engineer position?
The ideal candidate loves building systems with high quality, shares passion for changing banking for good, stays abreast of latest AI research, intuitively understands scientific publications, applies novel techniques in production, and adapts quickly.
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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