As a Manager of Data Science within the Applied AI team at Capital One’s AI Foundations division, you will lead the development and deployment of next-generation personalized recommendation engines. This role involves architecting scalable ML models that leverage advanced techniques such as Reinforcement Learning and Transformer-based architectures to enhance customer experiences across web and mobile platforms. You will work with petabyte-scale data using tools like PySpark and DASK for feature engineering, and deploy models using AWS, Kubeflow, and CI/CD pipelines. Ideal candidates possess deep expertise in developing high-performance Deep Learning models with PyTorch and have a strong background in MLOps practices to ensure robust production-grade systems.
Lead the development of scalable recommendation engines using advanced ML models.
Implement state-of-the-art Transformer-based architectures for personalized experiences.
Optimize and deploy machine learning systems with MLOps practices on AWS.
Conduct research in causal inference and reinforcement learning techniques.
Engineer petabyte-scale data processing pipelines using DASK and PySpark.
What we're looking for
3+ years of hands-on experience in building and maintaining high-scale ML systems.
Deep expertise (4+ years) in developing state-of-the-art Deep Learning models, especially Transformer-based architectures.
Extensive experience with distributed data processing for petabyte-scale feature engineering using frameworks like DASK and PySpark.
Strong proficiency in MLOps practices including AWS, Kubeflow, and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience in optimizing deep learning models with multi-GPU systems using PyTorch.
Market check
Salary context
This
$197,300–$225,100
range sits above
75%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$110,000–$225,000
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$135,000–$212,850
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Based on 239 comparable postings.*
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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
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