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

Capital One Financial

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New York, Ny, US Posted 51 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, natural language processing, and deep learning. Experience with large-scale distributed systems and cloud platforms is highly valued as you will work on solutions that address complex business challenges at scale within the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

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 advanced algorithms for agentic AI to enhance model autonomy.
Optimize performance and scalability of AI systems for real-time applications.
Conduct research on cutting-edge AI techniques and integrate them into projects.
Ensure robustness and reliability of AI solutions through rigorous testing.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in AI and machine learning.
Proven track record in developing large language models (LLM).
Expertise in agentic AI systems and natural language processing.
Strong background in computer science or related technical field.
Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to innovate.

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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