Basic Qualifications
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with an expectation that the required degree will be obtained by August 2029 or earlier.
- Must be continuing in the same course of study of the most recent degree following completion of the internship period.
- At least 1 year of experience or academic work developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies.
- At least 1 year of experience or academic work programming with Python, Go, Scala, or Java.
The Ideal Candidate
- You are curious, love to build systems, and also share our passion to do it the right way. You want to work on problems that have not been attempted before and will help change banking for good.
- You move fluently from reading a research paper to implementing it in production. You have a deep, intuitive grasp of the latest advances in agentic workflows and multimodal models.
- You adapt quickly and thrive on bringing clarity to big, undefined problems. You love asking questions and digging deep to uncover the root of problems and can articulate your findings concisely with clarity.
- You are deeply Technical. You possess a strong foundation in engineering and mathematics, and your expertise in hardware, software, and AI enable you to see and exploit optimization opportunities that others miss.
- You excel at decomposing complex problems. You possess the judgment to decide where AI adds value and how to orchestrate AI workflows incorporating time-tested systems design principles, integrating both into a unified whole.
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: $176,000 - $176,000 for AI Engineer PhD Intern
New York, NY: $192,000 - $192,000 for AI Engineer PhD Intern
San Jose, CA: $192,000 - $192,000 for AI Engineer PhD Intern
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.
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.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
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