Lead AI Engineer (AI Foundations, LLM Core and Agentic AI)

Capital One Financial

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New York, Ny, US Posted 58 days ago $197,300–$225,100 / year

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At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Lead AI Engineer on the AI Foundations team, you will play a pivotal role in advancing large language model (LLM) core technologies and agentic AI capabilities. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing and implementing cutting-edge algorithms, conducting research to enhance LLM performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate advanced AI features into scalable products. You should be proficient in Python, familiar with frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow, and have a strong background in machine learning and natural language processing. Ideal candidates possess experience working on large-scale AI projects and are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what is possible with LLMs and agentic systems.

Skills

Python TensorFlow PyTorch Kubernetes Docker AWS CI/CD Git PostgreSQL Redis Scikit-learn Pandas NumPy Jupyter GraphQL

What you'll do

Design and implement core components of large language models (LLMs).
Develop foundational AI technologies to support advanced LLM capabilities.
Enhance the agentic intelligence features within AI systems.
Optimize performance and scalability of AI models for real-world applications.
Stay updated with cutting-edge research in AI and integrate new findings.

What we're looking for

Minimum 5 years of experience in AI and machine learning.
Strong background in large language model (LLM) core development.
Expertise in agentic AI systems and natural language processing.
Proven track record of leading technical teams and projects.
Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on complex challenges.
Experience with cloud platforms for AI deployment and scaling.

Market check

Salary context

This $197,300–$225,100 range sits above 51% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$170,000–$249,600

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$162,000–$246,150

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Capital One Financial

Capital One Financial is a bank holding company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings products, known for its data-driven approach to consumer and commercial finance. Industry: Financial Services & Banking

Capital One Financial currently has 489 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 483 roles with salary data.

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