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Engineering Director roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Australian nationals can secure two-year, renewable E-3 status with no lottery, making this one of the most direct paths to senior U.S. engineering leadership.
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At Capital One, we are creating responsible and reliable AI systems, changing banking for good. For years, Capital One has been an industry leader in using machine learning to create real-time, personalized customer experiences. Our investments in technology infrastructure and world-class talent — along with our deep experience in machine learning — position us to be at the forefront of enterprises leveraging AI. From informing customers about unusual charges to answering their questions in real time, our applications of AI & ML are bringing humanity and simplicity to banking. We are committed to continuing to build world-class applied science and engineering teams to deliver our industry leading capabilities with breakthrough product experiences and scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure. At Capital One, you will help bring the transformative power of emerging AI capabilities to reimagine how we serve our customers and businesses who have come to love the products and services we build.
TEAM DESCRIPTION
The Intelligent Foundations and Experiences (IFX) team is at the center of bringing our vision for AI at Capital One to life. We work hand-in-hand with our partners across the company to advance the state of the art in science and AI engineering, and we build and deploy proprietary solutions that are central to our business and deliver value to millions of customers. Our AI models and platforms empower teams across Capital One to enhance their products with the transformative power of AI, in responsible and scalable ways for the highest leverage impact.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will:
- Partner with a cross-functional team of engineers, research scientists, technical program managers, and product managers to deliver AI-powered products that change how our associates work and how our customers interact with Capital One
- Oversee the design, development, testing, deployment, and support AI software components including foundation model training, large language model inference, similarity search, guardrails, model evaluation, experimentation, governance, and observability, etc.
- Make high judgment build-vs-buy decisions across a broad stack of Open Source and SaaS AI technologies such as AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, VectorDBs, Nemo Guardrails, PyTorch, and more
- Invent and introduce state-of-the-art LLM optimization techniques to improve the performance — scalability, cost, latency, throughput — of large scale production AI systems
- Contribute to the technical vision and the long term roadmap of foundational AI systems at Capital One
- Attract and retain top talent in the AI industry and nurture personal and professional development for your team. Foster a culture of learning and staying abreast of the state-of-the-art in AI
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- You love to build systems, take pride in the quality of your work, and also share our passion to do the right thing. You want to work on problems that will help change banking for good
- Passion for staying abreast of the latest research, and an ability to intuitively understand scientific publications and judiciously apply novel techniques in production
- You get fulfillment from empowering others to achieve their potential and you actively drive professional development through mentoring and coaching. You are hands-on when necessary and lead by example
- 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 have the courage to share new ideas even when they are unproven
- 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 are a resilient trailblazer who can forge new paths to achieve business goals when the route is unknown
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or AI plus at least 10 years of experience developing or leading AI and ML algorithms or technologies, or Master's degree plus at least 8 years of experience developing or leading AI and ML algorithms or technologies
- At least 5 years of people leadership experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 7 years of experience managing and leading an engineering team
- 8 years of experience deploying scalable and responsible AI solutions on cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or equivalent private cloud)
- Experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies (e.g. LLM Inference, Similarity Search and VectorDBs, Guardrails, Memory)
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant technical field
- 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
LOCATION
Capital One is open to hiring a Remote Employee for this opportunity
COMPENSATION
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.
- San Jose, CA: $343,400 - $392,000 for Sr. Director, AI Engineering
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).
INTRODUCTION
At Capital One, we are creating responsible and reliable AI systems, changing banking for good. For years, Capital One has been an industry leader in using machine learning to create real-time, personalized customer experiences. Our investments in technology infrastructure and world-class talent — along with our deep experience in machine learning — position us to be at the forefront of enterprises leveraging AI. From informing customers about unusual charges to answering their questions in real time, our applications of AI & ML are bringing humanity and simplicity to banking. We are committed to continuing to build world-class applied science and engineering teams to deliver our industry leading capabilities with breakthrough product experiences and scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure. At Capital One, you will help bring the transformative power of emerging AI capabilities to reimagine how we serve our customers and businesses who have come to love the products and services we build.
TEAM DESCRIPTION
The Intelligent Foundations and Experiences (IFX) team is at the center of bringing our vision for AI at Capital One to life. We work hand-in-hand with our partners across the company to advance the state of the art in science and AI engineering, and we build and deploy proprietary solutions that are central to our business and deliver value to millions of customers. Our AI models and platforms empower teams across Capital One to enhance their products with the transformative power of AI, in responsible and scalable ways for the highest leverage impact.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will:
- Partner with a cross-functional team of engineers, research scientists, technical program managers, and product managers to deliver AI-powered products that change how our associates work and how our customers interact with Capital One
- Oversee the design, development, testing, deployment, and support AI software components including foundation model training, large language model inference, similarity search, guardrails, model evaluation, experimentation, governance, and observability, etc.
- Make high judgment build-vs-buy decisions across a broad stack of Open Source and SaaS AI technologies such as AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, VectorDBs, Nemo Guardrails, PyTorch, and more
- Invent and introduce state-of-the-art LLM optimization techniques to improve the performance — scalability, cost, latency, throughput — of large scale production AI systems
- Contribute to the technical vision and the long term roadmap of foundational AI systems at Capital One
- Attract and retain top talent in the AI industry and nurture personal and professional development for your team. Foster a culture of learning and staying abreast of the state-of-the-art in AI
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- You love to build systems, take pride in the quality of your work, and also share our passion to do the right thing. You want to work on problems that will help change banking for good
- Passion for staying abreast of the latest research, and an ability to intuitively understand scientific publications and judiciously apply novel techniques in production
- You get fulfillment from empowering others to achieve their potential and you actively drive professional development through mentoring and coaching. You are hands-on when necessary and lead by example
- 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 have the courage to share new ideas even when they are unproven
- 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 are a resilient trailblazer who can forge new paths to achieve business goals when the route is unknown
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or AI plus at least 10 years of experience developing or leading AI and ML algorithms or technologies, or Master's degree plus at least 8 years of experience developing or leading AI and ML algorithms or technologies
- At least 5 years of people leadership experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 7 years of experience managing and leading an engineering team
- 8 years of experience deploying scalable and responsible AI solutions on cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or equivalent private cloud)
- Experience developing AI and ML algorithms or technologies (e.g. LLM Inference, Similarity Search and VectorDBs, Guardrails, Memory)
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant technical field
- 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
LOCATION
Capital One is open to hiring a Remote Employee for this opportunity
COMPENSATION
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.
- San Jose, CA: $343,400 - $392,000 for Sr. Director, AI Engineering
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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Translate your credentials before applying
An Australian three-year engineering degree is accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's for E-3 visa purposes. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognised evaluator before your first interview so you can confirm qualification upfront.
Target employers with existing LCA filing history
Companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications before understand the DOL certification step and won't stall at that stage. Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify engineering employers who have sponsored roles at director level.
Frame sponsorship as low-risk during offer negotiations
Engineering Directors are in a strong position here. The E-3 has no lottery, no annual cap, and DOL LCA certification typically takes seven business days. Presenting these specifics helps hiring managers escalate approval internally without hesitation.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and paperwork
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the LCA submission to DOL, prepares your DS-160 and supporting documentation, and coordinates your consulate appointment so no step falls through the cracks.
Confirm your role meets specialty occupation criteria
USCIS requires that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical discipline. For Engineering Director roles, this is usually straightforward, but verify the job description explicitly states degree requirements before the employer drafts your offer letter.
Align your I-94 timeline with your start date
Your E-3 is issued for two years, but your authorised stay is determined by the I-94 at entry. If your start date shifts after the visa is issued, confirm the I-94 end date still covers your intended employment period before you depart Australia.
E-3 Visa Engineering Director: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Engineering Director jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3 visa sponsorship in the U.S. You can filter roles by job title and sponsorship status, so you're only seeing companies open to the E-3 process. That removes the back-and-forth of cold-applying to roles where sponsorship is off the table before you even get to a first call.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Engineering Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS defines a specialty occupation as one that normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Engineering Director positions typically require a degree in engineering, computer science, or a related discipline, which satisfies that standard. The key is that the job description must state the degree requirement explicitly, not frame it as preferred.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Engineering Director roles?
The E-3 is substantially more practical for Australian engineering professionals. There's no annual cap and no lottery, so you're not competing for a slot that may not come. Processing is faster, your employer avoids the H-1B visa registration fee structure, and the LCA certification through DOL typically takes around seven business days. The two-year renewable structure also gives both you and the employer flexibility without locking into long sponsorship cycles.
Can I change employers after starting on an E-3 as an Engineering Director?
Yes, but you need a new E-3 for each employer. Your visa is tied to the specific employer and LCA on file. If you move to a new company, they file a fresh LCA with DOL and you either apply for a new E-3 at a U.S. consulate or, in some cases, pursue a change of status. You can begin working for the new employer once the new LCA is certified and your visa reflects the updated employer details.