Senior AI Engineering Lead (AI Foundations and LLM Optimization)

Join Capital One as a Senior AI Engineering Lead, where you will take the helm in designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge AI systems. Our focus on foundation models and large language models empowers us to enhance banking products and elevate customer experiences. Collaborate with diverse teams to create scalable, high-performance AI infrastructures utilizing the latest open-source and cloud technologies. If you're an expert in AI research and software engineering with a commitment to responsible AI innovations in the financial sector, this role is for you!

About Us :

At Capital One, we are on a mission to create reliable and responsible AI systems, transforming the banking industry for the better. As an industry leader in machine learning, we’re dedicated to providing personalized customer experiences, from notifying customers about unusual charges to responding to their inquiries in real-time. Our continued investment in technology and talent drives us to be at the forefront of AI applications.

Team Overview :

The Intelligent Foundations and Experiences (IFX) team is pivotal in bringing our AI vision to life. Collaborating closely with partners across the organization, we push the boundaries of AI science and engineering, delivering proprietary solutions that significantly benefit millions of customers. Our AI models and platforms not only enhance our products but do so in responsible and scalable ways.

Your Role Includes :

• Collaborating with a cross-functional team to deliver AI-powered products that enhance associate workflows and customer interactions.
• Designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining AI software components such as foundation model training and large language model inference.
• Utilizing leading-edge technologies including AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, VectorDBs, and others.
• Implementing innovative LLM optimization techniques to boost performance metrics like scalability, cost efficiency, latency, and throughput.
• Contributing to the technical vision and long-term roadmap for foundational AI systems at Capital One.

The Ideal Candidate :

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Preferred Qualifications :

This role is based in the following locations : Cambridge, MA; McLean, VA; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; San Jose, CA. The salary range for this position varies by location.

Capital One is committed to equal employment opportunities and promotes a drug-free workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates, including those with a criminal history. To learn more about our onboarding process and industry-leading employee benefits, please see our career website.