Staff Software Engineer – Card Technology

Capital One

. Define the future of banking in the cloud as a Staff Engineer .

Posted 10/16/2026full-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. Proficient in leading cross-domain projects and establishing coding standards while ensuring high-quality technical design and implementation.

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Software EngineeringSolution ArchitectureCloud ComputingMicroservice ArchitectureMentoring Engineers

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Hard Skills

GoJavaJavaScriptTypeScriptPythonRustC#ScalaDatabase ManagementDistributed Systems

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Public Cloud PlatformsCloud-Based Productivity ToolsVirtualization TechnologiesNetworking ProtocolsAgentic AI Coding Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Enterprise ArchitectureDesign PatternsData ArchitectureSystem Development LifecycleTechnical Design

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJavaJavaScriptPythonRustScalaTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define the future of banking in the cloud as a Staff Engineer
Architect target-state application architecture and provide technical support to development teams
Build and improve platforms for security, performance, maintainability, and usability
Articulate and evangelize a bold technical vision
Decompose complex problems into practical, operational solutions
Ensure the quality of technical design and implementation
Advise on non-functional system characteristics including performance, scalability, and operability
Handle multiple projects and maximize impact
Mentor engineers and strengthen technical expertise across engineering and product communities
Modernize monolithic systems into microservice architectures and event-driven platforms
Collaborate with senior engineering and architecture leaders on platform strategy and API standards
Lead cross-divisional projects promoting technology best practices and enhancements
Create communications, code samples, blog posts, and other knowledge-sharing materials

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field
At least 7 years of experience in software engineering and solution architecture, enterprise architecture and design patterns, cloud computing, 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 coding experience 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 third-party distributed-system integration
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

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
Employment authorization sponsorship consideration for a new qualified applicant
Reasonable accommodations for applicants who require them