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Staff Machine Learning Engineer

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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: $269,100 - $307,200 for Staff Machine Learning Engineer Plano, TX: $244,700 - $279,200 for Staff Machine Learning Engineer
McLean, VA: $269,100 - $307,200 for Staff Machine Learning Engineer Plano, TX: $244,700 - $279,200 for Staff Machine Learning Engineer 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 candidate’s offer letter.
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What you’ll work on

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  • Deliver ML models and software components for financial services problems

  • Lead large-scale ML initiatives with the customer in mind

  • Deploy optimized ML models at scale on cloud architectures

  • Optimize data pipelines that feed ML models

  • Help recruit, nurture, and retain top engineering talent

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Deliver ML models and software components that solve challenging business problems in the financial services industry
Lead large-scale ML initiatives with the customer in mind
Leverage cloud-based architectures and technologies to deliver optimized ML models at scale
Optimize data pipelines to feed ML models
Help recruit, nurture, and retain top engineering talent

What you’ll bring

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Core experience

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Machine Learning or a related quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering)

Preferred experience

  • Master's or Doctoral Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience architecting and designing resilient, large-scale, production machine learning systems from data preparation, to model training, and inference.
  • 5+ years of experience optimizing ML algorithms, configurations, and infrastructure
  • 5+ years of experience working with Machine Learning techniques (Supervised, semi-supervised, and unsupervised, reinforcement learning, etc.) model types (Regression, Classification, Clustering, etc.), model Architectures (RNNs, CNNs, LSTMs, Transformers), training concepts (loss function, hyperparameters, regularization), and how to evaluate model accuracy and diagnose and address common issues (underfitting, overfitting)
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Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Machine Learning or a related quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering)
Master's or Doctoral Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
3+ years of experience architecting and designing resilient, large-scale, production machine learning systems from data preparation, to model training, and inference.
5+ years of experience optimizing ML algorithms, configurations, and infrastructure
5+ years of experience working with Machine Learning techniques (Supervised, semi-supervised, and unsupervised, reinforcement learning, etc.) model types (Regression, Classification, Clustering, etc.), model Architectures (RNNs, CNNs, LSTMs, Transformers), training concepts (loss function, hyperparameters, regularization), and how to evaluate model accuracy and diagnose and address common issues (underfitting, overfitting)
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- Optimize data pipelines to feed ML models - Use programming languages like Python, Scala, Java, and GoLang - Leverage compute technologies such as Dask and RAPIDS
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Machine Learning or a related quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering) - At least 8 years of experience programming with Python, Java, Golang, or C++ - At least 6 years of Machine Learning experience using industry standard frameworks PyTorch or Tensorflow and libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn)
- At least 6 years of experience using and operating large scale distributed systems (Spark, Ray) to prepare AI or Machine Learning data - At least 5 years of experience deploying and operating Machine Learning solutions in production and operating production services in the cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure) and using Kubernetes to manage large scale containerized Machine Learning software systems Preferred Qualifications:
- Use programming languages like Python, Scala, Java, and GoLang - Leverage compute technologies such as Dask and RAPIDS - Evangelize best practices in all aspects of the engineering and modeling lifecycles
- At least 8 years of experience programming with Python, Java, Golang, or C++ - At least 6 years of Machine Learning experience using industry standard frameworks PyTorch or Tensorflow and libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) - At least 6 years of experience using and operating large scale distributed systems (Spark, Ray) to prepare AI or Machine Learning data

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About the role

We file this job under ML Engineer, by the work the posting describes.

ML engineers put machine learning models into products. They write the code that trains, ships, serves and monitors models so a recommendation or prediction works for real users.

Postings ask for strong Python and software engineering, a framework such as PyTorch, cloud services, and more and more often experience with large language models.

A data scientist often works out which model to build; an ML engineer makes it run reliably in production.

US government figures for computer and information research scientists

Median yearly pay, May 2025
$140,300
Expected change, 2025 to 2035
21.8% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs

The government has no code for ML engineers, so these figures are for the closest group, computer and information research scientists.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 15-1221.

Job description

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Staff Machine Learning Engineer

Do you love building and pioneering in the AI and technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Machine Learning Engineers who are passionate about leveraging cutting-edge open source frameworks, advanced algorithms, and emerging technologies to join our team. As a Machine Learning Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving major AI transformations and scaling production models across Capital One.


What You’ll Do:

  • Deliver ML models and software components that solve challenging business problems in the financial services industry, working in collaboration with the Product, Architecture, Engineering, and Data Science teams
  • Drive the creation and evolution of ML models and software that enable state-of-the-art intelligent systems
  • Lead large-scale ML initiatives with the customer in mind
  • Leverage cloud-based architectures and technologies to deliver optimized ML models at scale
  • Optimize data pipelines to feed ML models
  • Use programming languages like Python, Scala, Java, and GoLang
  • Leverage compute technologies such as Dask and RAPIDS
  • Evangelize best practices in all aspects of the engineering and modeling lifecycles
  • Help recruit, nurture, and retain top engineering talent

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Machine Learning or a related quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering)
  • At least 8 years of experience programming with Python, Java, Golang, or C++
  • At least 6 years of Machine Learning experience using industry standard frameworks PyTorch or Tensorflow and libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn)
  • At least 6 years of experience using and operating large scale distributed systems (Spark, Ray) to prepare AI or Machine Learning data
  • At least 5 years of experience deploying and operating Machine Learning solutions in production and operating production services in the cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure) and using Kubernetes to manage large scale containerized Machine Learning software systems

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's or Doctoral Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience architecting and designing resilient, large-scale, production machine learning systems from data preparation, to model training, and inference. 
  • 5+ years of experience optimizing ML algorithms, configurations, and infrastructure
  • 5+ years of experience working with Machine Learning techniques (Supervised, semi-supervised, and unsupervised, reinforcement learning, etc.) model types (Regression, Classification, Clustering, etc.), model Architectures (RNNs, CNNs, LSTMs, Transformers), training concepts (loss function, hyperparameters, regularization), and how to evaluate model accuracy and diagnose and address common issues (underfitting, overfitting)
  • 7+ years of experience designing, implementing, and scaling production-ready data pipelines for training and evaluating ML models.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to a variety of audiences
  • Driving impacts in the ML industry through conference presentations, papers, blog posts, open source contributions or patents
  • Experience developing high-performing ML engineers with an inspiring leadership style

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: $269,100 - $307,200 for Staff Machine Learning Engineer


 

Plano, TX: $244,700 - $279,200 for Staff Machine Learning Engineer


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

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 candidate’s 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 the Capital 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.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

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Pay
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: $269,100 - $307,200 for Staff Machine Learning Engineer Plano, TX: $244,700 - $279,200 for Staff Machine Learning Engineer
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McLean, VA: $269,100 - $307,200 for Staff Machine Learning Engineer Plano, TX: $244,700 - $279,200 for Staff Machine Learning Engineer 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 candidate’s offer letter.
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- Experience developing high-performing ML engineers with an inspiring leadership style 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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