
This Lead AI Engineer role within the Intelligent Foundations and Experiences team at Capital One focuses on building responsible and scalable AI infrastructure to transform banking services. The position involves designing and deploying large-scale AI components, including foundation model training, LLM inference, and model governance, while leveraging technologies like PyTorch and AWS. Key responsibilities include optimizing system performance for cost and latency, collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver AI-powered products, and contributing to the long-term technical roadmap. The role appeals to candidates passionate about applying cutting-edge research to real-world problems in a culture that values innovation, technical excellence, and ethical AI development. The position is based in major US hubs including Cambridge, McLean, New York, and San Jose.