Principal Associate, Data Scientist - Innovation Hub

Capital One Financial

Actively hiring
McLean, VA · Plano, TX · Chicago, IL Posted 32 days ago $161,800$184,600 / year

At a glance

AI generated

TL;DR

As a Principal Associate, Data Scientist at the Innovation Hub team, you will collaborate with diverse business units to develop and deploy AI-driven solutions that address critical challenges. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing generative AI applications and large language model-based systems, championing best practices in AI, and working across multiple domains to deliver impactful projects. Ideal candidates possess a Master's or PhD in a STEM field along with extensive experience in Python, machine learning, and AWS services like Amazon Bedrock. This role demands innovation, creativity, technical proficiency, and the ability to lead within a cross-functional environment, where you will tackle complex business problems at scale and drive significant technological advancements.

Skills

Python AWS Amazon Bedrock machine learning generative AI large language models CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Design and deploy generative AI applications to solve business challenges.
  • Champion AI best practices and standards across the enterprise.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-driven solutions.
  • Engineer paths forward for business teams facing technological roadblocks.
  • Innovate and create AI-powered capabilities that drive real business value.

What we're looking for

  • Master's Degree in a STEM field plus 3 years of experience in data analytics or PhD in a STEM field.
  • At least 3 years of experience with Python and machine learning.
  • Experience designing or deploying generative AI or large language model (LLM) based applications.
  • At least 1 year of experience working with AWS, including Amazon Bedrock.
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to work in a cross-functional environment.

Market check

Salary context

This $161,800–$184,600 range sits above 60% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$121,122$220,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$141,550$200,500

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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