Staff Full-Stack Engineer

Capital One

. Define and evangelize a bold technical vision for the domain .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $244,700 - $307,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software engineering, solution architecture, and cloud computing, with a strong focus on modernizing systems and mentoring technical teams. Proven ability to design and operate high-volume distributed systems while driving best practices and innovation.

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Software EngineeringSolution ArchitectureCloud ComputingMicroservice ArchitectureMentoring

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Hard Skills

GoJavaJavaScriptTypeScriptPythonRustC#ScalaDatabase ManagementNetworking Protocols

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationProblem SolvingTime ManagementCoaching

Tools & Technologies

AWSMicrosoft AzureGoogle CloudCloud-Based Productivity ToolsVirtualization Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Industry Keywords

Enterprise ArchitectureDesign PatternsDistributed SystemsEvent-Driven PlatformsHigh-Volume Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsJavaJavaScriptPythonRustScalaTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and evangelize a bold technical vision for the domain
Decompose complex problems into practical and operational solutions
Ensure the quality of technical design and implementation
Serve as an authoritative expert on performance, scalability, and operability
Continue learning and inject advanced technical knowledge into the engineering community
Handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize time for maximum impact
Mentor and coach engineers and product community members
Drive modernization of monolithic systems into microservice architectures and event-driven platforms
Collaborate with senior engineering and architecture leaders on long-term platform strategy and API standards
Provide hands-on technical contribution and innovation while elevating peers and junior engineers
Lead cross-divisional projects promoting technological best practices and enhancements
Design, build, and operate high-volume, low-latency, highly resilient distributed systems and infrastructure powering domestic and international money movement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering)
At least 7 years of experience in software engineering and solution architecture, enterprise architecture and design patterns, cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud), and data architecture
Preferred: Master's Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering
Preferred: 10+ years of experience in software engineering and solution architecture, enterprise architecture and design patterns, web technologies, distributed HPC and ML systems, cloud computing, and data architecture
10+ years of professional experience coding in commonly used languages such as Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Rust, C#, or Scala
8+ years of experience with databases and database management systems
10+ years of professional experience across the full system development lifecycle
5+ years of experience with public cloud platforms, cloud-based productivity tools, or virtualization technologies
10+ years of experience with networking protocols and integration with third-party distributed systems
5+ years of experience mentoring senior engineers and driving professional development within technical teams
2+ years of experience leading cross-domain architectural reviews and establishing coding and design standards
Expertise in the strategic application of agentic AI coding tools
Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Reasonable accommodations for applicants who require them