Principal Data Scientist – AI Foundations, Specialist Models

Capital One

Data Scientist role at Capital One leveraging machine learning to solve real-world financial problems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and deliver impactful solutions.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeMcLean • California, New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $161,800 - $184,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSPythonScalaSparkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with a cross-functional team of data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to build a next-generation entity resolution solution
Leverage a broad stack of technologies — Python, AWS, Spark, modern state of the art models like transformers, graph ML
Build machine learning models through all phases of development
Leverage Agentic AI tools and workflows to build and test

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field plus 5 years of experience performing data analytics
Master's Degree in a quantitative field or MBA with quantitative concentration plus 3 years of experience performing data analytics
PhD in a quantitative field
Experience 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health benefits
Financial wellness programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonAWSSparkmachine learningSQLScalaRtransformersgraph MLdata analytics

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreePhD