As a Senior Lead Software Engineer on the Machine Learning Experience Team (MLX Tech) at Capital One, you will play a pivotal role in advancing AI/ML initiatives by building scalable and robust platforms that enable rapid deployment of machine learning solutions. Your day-to-day responsibilities include leveraging Golang to develop backend services, managing large-scale applications on Amazon EKS and Kubernetes, and integrating advanced technologies such as LLMs, agentic workflows, and control/data planes. You will work closely with a collaborative team to ensure the responsible implementation of AI/ML across Capital One’s operations, requiring expertise in Python or Golang, extensive experience with cloud services like AWS, hands-on knowledge of Kubernetes, and familiarity with comprehensive ML platforms such as Amazon SageMaker and Databricks.
Skills
Golang
Kubernetes
AWS
Python
Node.js
Amazon SageMaker
Databricks
LLMs
Agentic workflows
Control planes
Data planes
CI/CD
What you'll do
Design and implement scalable backend systems using Golang.
Manage large-scale applications on Kubernetes in Amazon EKS environments.
Integrate and utilize Large Language Models (LLMs) within software solutions.
Develop agentic workflows to enhance automation and efficiency in processes.
Implement control and data plane architectures for robust system management.
What we're looking for
9+ years of experience in Python, Golang, or Node.js
4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service provider
2+ years of hands-on experience deploying and managing large-scale applications on Kubernetes
2+ years of experience with Amazon SageMaker, Databricks, or similar comprehensive ML platforms
Familiarity with LLMs, agentic workflows, and control/data planes integration
Market check
Salary context
This
$229,900–$262,400
range sits above
97%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$130,468–$225,100
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$148,221–$211,200
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.