Senior Lead AI Engineer (LLM Customization and Finetuning)

Capital One Financial

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Cambridge, Ma, US Posted 114 days ago $229,900$262,400 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Senior Lead AI Engineer specializing in LLM customization and finetuning, you will join a cutting-edge team focused on advancing large language model capabilities to solve complex business challenges. Your primary responsibilities include designing and implementing customized solutions that enhance the performance of existing models for specific use cases, such as natural language processing tasks and conversational AI applications. You will work with state-of-the-art technologies like PyTorch and TensorFlow, alongside tools like Hugging Face’s Transformers library, to fine-tune large-scale neural networks. Additionally, you must possess strong expertise in Python and have a solid understanding of machine learning principles, including transfer learning and reinforcement learning techniques. This role demands an individual who can navigate the intricacies of AI at scale, contributing to projects that impact millions of users across various industries.

Skills

Python TensorFlow PyTorch Kubernetes Docker AWS Azure GCP CI/CD Git PostgreSQL MongoDB Redis Scikit-learn Pandas NumPy Jupyter Swagger GraphQL

What you'll do

  • Customize and fine-tune large language models to meet specific business needs.
  • Develop and implement advanced natural language processing techniques.
  • Optimize model performance for efficiency and scalability in production environments.
  • Conduct research on cutting-edge AI technologies and methodologies.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on AI projects.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience in large language model customization and fine-tuning.
  • Proven track record of leading technical teams in AI projects.
  • Strong background in natural language processing (NLP) techniques.
  • Expertise in machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
  • Deep understanding of cloud computing platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to innovate in AI technologies.

Market check

Salary context

This $229,900–$262,400 range sits above 77% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$183,900$262,400

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$186,500$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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