Principal Data Scientist

Capital One Financial

Actively hiring
Mclean, Va, US Posted 50 days ago $161,800–$184,600 / year
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TL;DR

The Principal Data Scientist role within the Business Card and Payments team at Capital One involves building industry-leading machine learning models to support real-time credit underwriting decisions for business applicants. This senior-level position requires a creative and technically proficient individual who is adept at handling big data and developing full-spectrum credit models. Day-to-day responsibilities include using advanced modeling techniques, integrating new data sources, and collaborating across various departments to solve complex problems and drive innovative solutions. The ideal candidate has at least three years of experience in Python and machine learning, with a preference for end-to-end development through deployment expertise. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale projects that significantly impact Capital One’s business strategy and customer access to credit products.

Skills

Python machine learning CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Develop and deploy machine learning models for real-time credit underwriting.
  • Analyze big data to support new and existing credit products and marketing strategies.
  • Innovate modeling techniques and integrate new data sources for business growth.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems.
  • Define long-term modeling and data strategy for the company's future initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • At least 3 years of experience in Python programming.
  • Strong background in machine learning with end-to-end development and deployment experience.
  • Proven ability to work with large datasets ("big data").
  • Experience in building industry-leading machine learning models for real-time credit underwriting decisions.
  • Collaborative skills to engage across multiple business areas for problem-solving.
  • Statistically-minded approach to developing full-spectrum credit models.

Market check

Salary context

This $161,800–$184,600 range sits above 63% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$110,000–$220,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$126,800–$198,000

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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