AI Engineering Leader: Scale Production Systems

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San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 343,000 - 392,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Capital One seeks a Sr Director of AI Engineering to lead the design, development, and governance of large-scale AI systems. You will guide cross-functional teams across engineering, research, and product management to build responsible AI capabilities for real-time customer experiences.

You will evaluate build-vs-buy options, optimize LLM performance, and shape the long-term foundation of AI platforms. Strong leadership, deep technical expertise, and cloud experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant field with senior AI/ML experience.
Minimum 8–10 years in AI/ML development or engineering leadership.
At least 5 years of people management experience.
Experience deploying scalable and responsible AI on cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-powered products.
Oversee design, development, testing, deployment, and support of AI software components.
Make build-vs-buy decisions across Open Source and SaaS AI tech.
Invent and apply state-of-the-art LLM optimization techniques.
Contribute to the technical vision and long-term roadmap of AI systems.
Attract and retain top AI talent and foster ongoing development.