Capital One
Card Tech
SrDirector,SoftwareEngineer
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“Sr Director, Software Engineer at Capital One. Skills: Software Engineering, AI-native execution, people management, cloud-based data platforms. Lead, mentor, and grow a high-velocity team of engineers. foster a culture of AI adoption and rapid execution”
What You'll Achieve.
fundamentally redefine the speed and quality of software development; ship production-ready code in hours; ensure AI-generated output is flawless, secure, and scalable; proven track record of delivering next-generation products; define the 100x engineer era; make a massive, visible impact on our company trajectory; Consistently attain/exceed individual and team goals; fundamentally change the math on development speed; guarantee high-leverage output without technical debt or hallucinations; ensure AI-generated code meets world-class standards for quality and integrity
Industry & Context.
solve complex problems with unprecedented urgency; solve complex technical problems; bridge I=E (Intent = Execution)
will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position, Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, 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, 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)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree, At least 9 years of experience in software engineering or data engineering, At least 7 years of people management experience, At least 3 years of experience with cloud-based data platforms (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
Nice to Have
Master's Degree, 10+ years of experience in software engineering or data engineering, 2+ years of experience with LLM coding assistance tools such as Claude, Windsurf, Copilot or comparable tools, 3+ years of experience with AWS
What You'll Do.
and grow a high-velocity team of engineers
foster a culture of AI adoption and rapid execution
Embrace and incubate AI-native workflows
leverage Claude and LLMs to fundamentally change the math on development speed
Operate as a "Player-Coach"
remain deeply hands-on to ship production-ready code and solve complex technical problems
Collaborate with product teams to transform intent into functional reality using rigorous
Partner with stakeholders to explain AI-generated architectures
ensure the final product matches initial intent flawlessly
Work within Agile cycles to design
and support technical solutions
serve as the ultimate fail-safe for AI output
Lead efforts to bridge I=E (Intent = Execution)
guarantee high-leverage output without technical debt or hallucinations
Conduct design and code reviews to ensure AI-generated code meets world-class standards for quality and integrity
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
proven collaborator with senior leaders, peers and staff; build very partnerships with other technology leaders; Collaborate with product teams; Partner with stakeholders
Communication Scope
Effective Communicators; Excellent proven collaborator with senior leaders, peers and staff; Partnership Attitude; explain AI-generated architectures
Process & Methodology
Agile cycles
Full Job Description
Sr Director, Software Engineer - Card Tech AI We are seeking a Senior Director of Software Engineering to join our team and fundamentally redefine the speed and quality of software development. We are a high-velocity, mission-driven group obsessed with bridging the gap between Intent and Execution (I=E). In this role, you won't just manage; you will operate as a "Player-Coach," functioning both as a high-leverage developer who ships production-ready code in hours as well as mentoring a team to become elite AI-native builders. You will own the technical benchmark, leveraging agentic development tools to its absolute limits through rigorous, spec-driven design to solve complex problems with unprecedented urgency. This leader must have the ability to attract top-tier talent and the technical "whisperer" skills to ensure AI-generated output is flawless, secure, and scalable. Success requires an innovative mind, a proven track record of delivering next-generation products, and a passion for AI-native execution. You are a master of technical specifications who can translate complex architectures into simple, actionable reality. If you are a high-agency leader ready to define the 100x engineer era and make a massive, visible impact on our company trajectory, this is your team. **_Our Sr. Directors Are:_** * Technologists: Strong engineering and technology background with the ability to learn quickly and go deep into our product and engineering solutions - will have a DevOps mindset * Effective Communicators: Excellent listener; proven collaborator with senior leaders, peers and staff * Partnership Attitude: Have the competencies to build very strong partnerships with other technology leaders that enable your team's ability to stay on the leading edge of industry solutions * Curious: Hands-on, "roll up your sleeves" collaborative style of working * Passionate: Bring energy and enthusiasm to the job and organization * Bold: History of taking smart, calculated risks and aggre
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