Capital One Financial Corporation

Principal Data Scientist - AI Foundations, Specialist Models

Capital One Financial Corporation$176K — $201K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field and 5 years of data analytics experience, or Master's Degree with 3 years, or a PhD in a quantitative field
  • Hands-on experience with machine learning and data science solutions
  • Proficiency with programming languages like Python, Scala, or R
  • Familiarity with AWS and cloud computing platforms
  • Strong understanding of statistical analysis and model validation techniques

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced entity resolution solutions
  • Utilize modern technologies including Python, AWS, and machine learning models to analyze large datasets
  • Manage full machine learning model development cycle from design to implementation
  • Employ Agentic AI tools and workflows effectively
  • Translate complex data insights into actionable business goals

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Financial benefits including performance-based incentives
  • Flexible work environment with potential sponsorship for employment authorization
  • Inclusive culture promoting well-being and professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Principal Data Scientist - AI Foundations, Specialist Models

Team Description

The Entity Resolution Systems team builds and ships state of the art machine learning solutions to support entity resolution within the enterprise. A core capability that powers a wide range of use cases spanning from marketing to customer servicing, our work has immediate impact across multiple lines of business. We partner with product, tech and design teams to deliver personalized experiences to our data and platform users to drive productivity and innovation. You will be the driving force to experiment, innovate and create next generation experiences powered by the latest emerging ML technologies and turbo-charged thru agentic software development practices. We are building a modern, extensible entity resolution stack that leverages the latest developments in deep learning and transformer architectures, graph approaches. On this team, team members apply the latest research and methodologies to real-world problems and deliver solutions at scale for our 100M+ customers.


In this role, you will:

  • Partner with a cross-functional team of data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to build a next-generation entity resolution solution that leverages cutting-edge machine learning approaches to solve real-world business problems

  • Leverage a broad stack of technologies 1 Python, AWS, Spark, modern state of the art models like transformers, graph ML, and more 1 to reveal the insights hidden within huge volumes of numeric and textual data

  • Build machine learning models through all phases of development, from design through training, evaluation, validation, and implementation

  • Leverage Agentic AI tools and workflows to build and test

  • Flex your interpersonal skills to translate the complexity of your work into tangible business goals

The Ideal Candidate is:

  • Innovative. You continually research and evaluate emerging technologies. You stay current on published state-of-the-art methods, technologies, and applications and seek out opportunities to apply them.

  • Creative. You thrive on bringing definition to big, undefined problems. You love asking questions and pushing hard to find answers. Youre not afraid to share a new idea.

  • Technical. Youre comfortable with open-source languages and are passionate about developing further. You have hands-on experience developing data science solutions using open-source tools and cloud computing platforms.

  • Statistically-minded. Youve built models, validated them, and back tested them. You know how to interpret a confusion matrix or a ROC curve. You have experience with clustering, classification, sentiment analysis, time series, and deep learning.

  • A data guru. "Big data" doesnt faze you. You have the skills to retrieve, combine, and analyze data from a variety of sources and structures. You know understanding the data is often the key to great data science.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining one of the following with an expectation that the required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date:

    • A Bachelors Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field) plus 5 years of experience performing data analytics

    • A Masters Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field) or an MBA with a quantitative concentration plus 3 years of experience performing data analytics

    • A PhD in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters Degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics), or PhD in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)

  • Experience working with AWS

  • At least 3 years experience in Python, Scala, or R

  • At least 3 years experience with machine learning

  • At least 3 years experience with SQL

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.

McLean, VA: $161,800 - $184,600 for Princ Associate, Data ScienceNew York, NY: $176,500 - $201,400 for Princ Associate, Data Science


San Jose, CA: $176,500 - $201,400 for Princ Associate, Data Science









Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidates offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

About Capital One Financial Corporation

Chevy Chase Bank is the greater Washington region's largest locally-owned banking institution providing a complete array of financial products and services to consumers and businesses in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. The Bank, which is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, has approximately 250 branches and over 1,000 ATMs, more than anyone else in the greater Washington market. Chevy Chase Bank currently has over $16 billion in assets and services over 1 million customers. For more information about Chevy Chase Bank, please visit chevychasebank.com.

Capital One Financial Corporation Careers

Join the vibrant team at Capital One Financial Corporation, a leader in the financial services industry, where innovation meets purpose-driven leadership. As one of the most forward-thinking companies in banking, Capital One is the perfect place to jumpstart or advance your career with a myriad of job opportunities in various fields.

Work You’ll Do

At Capital One, we are committed to excellence and setting our team members up for success. By joining our dynamic team, you will engage in meaningful work that makes a real difference. From developing cutting-edge technology to crafting personalized financial solutions, every position at Capital One is geared towards redefining the future of banking.

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Capital One is not just a company; it's a hub of innovation and leadership. We empower our professionals to lead with their ideas and see them come to life. Our culture thrives on diversity and the unique perspectives each team member brings. Here, your skills in networking, problem-solving, and leadership will not only be valued but also nurtured through professional development and diversity training.

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Capital One is deeply invested in the growth and development of its employees. With robust training programs, mentorship, and resources for professional enhancement, we ensure that your career trajectory aligns with your personal and professional goals. Whether it’s rising through the ranks or switching tracks via internal job opportunities, your growth is our priority.

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For those starting their journey, Capital One offers enriching internship programs that provide a glimpse into the culture and work ethic that drives our success. Interns gain hands-on experience, valuable insights, and the opportunity to network with leaders across the company. For seasoned professionals, we offer positions that challenge your expertise while encouraging balance and innovation.

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Learn more about Capital One Financial Corporation
Size
51,500 employees
Market Cap
$34.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.7 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+2.4%
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