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Principal Associate, Data Scientist - Applied AI

Capital One senior full-time

Salary

$161,800 - $184,600 per year

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Description

As a Principal Associate, Data Scientist - Applied AI at Capital One, you'll be part of a team leading the next wave of disruption using the latest in computing and machine learning technologies.

The Commercial Bank Applied AI team builds enterprise-grade architectures using advanced techniques like Multi-Agent Systems and Context Engineering.

In this role, you will:

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver Generative AI solutions
  • Leverage technologies like Python, LangChain, AWS, and Vector Databases to build Multi-Agent systems and advanced RAG pipelines
  • Build Generative AI models and pipelines through all phases of development
  • Translate complex work into tangible business goals

The ideal candidate is innovative, creative, technical, and statistically-minded, with hands-on experience in machine learning and AI.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field plus 5 years of experience in data analytics
  • Master's Degree in a quantitative field or an MBA with a quantitative concentration plus 3 years of experience in data analytics
  • PhD in a quantitative field

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in a STEM field plus 3 years of experience in data analytics
  • PhD in a STEM field
  • Experience in AI, Information Retrieval, Deep Learning, or NLP
  • Experience with Python, Scala, or R
  • Experience with machine learning and SQL

Salary Information:

  • McLean, VA: $161,800 - $184,600 per year
  • New York, NY: $176,500 - $201,400 per year

Benefits: Capital One offers a comprehensive set of health, financial, and other benefits that support your total well-being.

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