Lead AI Engineer (AI Foundations, LLM Customization and Finetuning)

Capital One Financial

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Cambridge, MA · McLean, VA · San Jose, CA · New York, NY Posted 22 days ago $197,300$225,100 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Lead AI Engineer in the AI Foundations team, you will oversee the customization and fine-tuning of large language models to meet specific business needs. Your day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions, conducting research on cutting-edge AI techniques, and ensuring the scalability and performance of AI systems. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience with Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and have a strong background in natural language processing and machine learning. The role requires deep technical expertise and an ability to tackle complex challenges within the domain of enterprise-level AI applications, focusing on enhancing existing models for diverse use cases across various industries.

Skills

Python TensorFlow PyTorch Kubernetes Docker AWS CI/CD Git PostgreSQL MongoDB Scikit-learn Pandas NumPy Jupyter Notebook Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Design and implement custom Large Language Models (LLMs) to meet specific business needs.
  • Customize existing LLMs by fine-tuning them on proprietary datasets for enhanced performance.
  • Develop and maintain robust AI frameworks that support efficient model training and deployment.
  • Conduct research to stay updated with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into various business applications.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience in AI foundations and large language model customization.
  • Proficient in LLM finetuning and deployment across various applications.
  • Strong background in machine learning and deep learning techniques.
  • Expertise in natural language processing (NLP) and related algorithms.
  • Experience with cloud platforms for AI development and deployment required.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and technical leadership abilities demonstrated.
  • Familiarity with relevant programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++.

Market check

Salary context

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

Peer median band

$170,850$249,600

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$163,125$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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