Overview

Join Capital One as we harness the power of AI to transform banking for good. We are at the forefront of using machine learning to create real-time, personalized customer experiences. Our commitment to technology and talent positions us to leverage AI capabilities that enhance the way we serve our customers. At Capital One, you'll be part of a team accountable for designing and implementing innovative solutions that impact millions.

Team Description

The Intelligent Foundations and Experiences (IFX) team is integral to realizing our AI vision. Collaborating with various partners, we push the boundaries of AI science and engineering to deliver proprietary solutions that drive significant value for our customers. Our AI platforms help teams across Capital One to incorporate the transformative potential of AI in responsible and scalable ways.

In this role, you will

Collaborate with a diverse team of engineers, research scientists, and product managers to create AI-powered products that enhance workflows and customer interactions.
Design, develop, test, and support AI software components, focusing on foundation model training, large language model inference, and model evaluation.
Utilize a range of Open Source and SaaS AI technologies such as AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, and PyTorch to craft solutions.
Innovate and implement cutting-edge LLM optimization techniques to boost performance and efficiency in large-scale production AI systems.
Contribute to our technical vision and craft the long-term roadmap for foundational AI systems at Capital One.

The Ideal Candidate

You are passionate about building systems and take pride in delivering high-quality work. You desire to tackle challenges that will positively affect the banking industry.
You stay updated with the latest AI research, adeptly understanding technical papers and applying new techniques effectively.
You excel in navigating ambiguity and enjoy uncovering the root cause of problems, articulating your insights clearly and confidently presenting innovative ideas.
You possess a solid technical foundation in engineering and mathematics, enabling you to identify optimization opportunities across hardware and software.
You are a resilient innovator who can carve new paths toward achieving business objectives when faced with challenges.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, or related fields with at least 3 years of experience in AI and ML development, or a Master’s degree with at least 1 year of experience.
Minimum of 3 years of programming experience in Python, Go, Scala, or Java.

Preferred Qualifications

4 years of experience implementing scalable AI solutions on cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or equivalent).
Experience in developing and delivering AI services successfully.
Background in AI and ML algorithms (e.g., LLM Inference, Similarity Search) using programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java.
Expertise in optimizing AI training and inference software for improved resource utilization and performance metrics.

Position based in: Cambridge, MA; McLean, VA; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; San Jose, CA.

Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the different backgrounds and experiences of our team members and strive to create a welcoming environment for all. We encourage applicants from varied backgrounds, including those with criminal histories, to apply as per applicable laws.

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