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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Lead AI Engineer (Inference Optimization, FM hosting, AI Platform) - **Company:** Capital One Financial Corporation - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $229,900.0 - $262,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Systems Integration, Google Cloud, Large Language Models, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Golang - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=57f445f0fc8be009 ## About the Role hardware, software, and AI enable you to see and exploit optimization opportunities that others miss. - You are a resilient trail blazer who can forge new paths to achieve business goals when the route is unknown. **Basic Qualifications:** - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 6 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies, or a Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields plus at least 4 years of experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies - At least 6 years of experience programming with Python, Go, Scala, or Java **Preferred Qualifications:** - 7 years of experience deploying scalable and responsible AI solutions on cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or equivalent private cloud) - Experience designing, developing, integrating, delivering, and supporting complex AI systems - Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor an engineering team and influence cross-functional stakeholders - Experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies (e.g. LLM Inference, Similarity Search and VectorDBs, Guardrails, Memory) using Python, C++, C#, Java, or Golang - Experience developing and applying state-of-the-art techniques for optimizing training and inference software to improve hardware utilization, latency, throughput, and cost - Passion for staying abreast of the latest AI research and AI systems, and judiciously apply novel techniques in production - Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex AI concepts to peers _Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position._ The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. 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