Distinguished Engineer at Capital One

San Francisco, California, United States

Capital One Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Banking, FintechIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • At least 7 years of experience in general software engineering and solution architecture
  • At least 7 years of experience with cloud native technologies (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)
  • At least 7 years of experience with building solutions on Distributed Networks
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Preferred: 10+ years of experience in software engineering

Responsibilities

  • Design, build and deliver meaningful commercializable products powered by the latest technology with a focus on bringing cohesiveness and development to features for web and mobile
  • Wear the ‘Product hat’ with deep empathy for the customer while helping to inform and develop the technology strategy, roadmap and vision for the platforms you own while delivering application capabilities
  • Partner with a cross-functional team of engineers, technical program managers, and product managers to evolve how our customers interact with Capital One and AirKey
  • Work within and across teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions across a full-stack of development tools and technologies
  • Develop and leverage trusted relationships across Architecture, Design, and other Technology leaders to ensure strategic alignment across key AirKey and broader Organizational initiatives
  • Lead the craftsmanship, availability, resilience, and scalability of our solutions
  • Articulate and evangelize a bold technical vision for your domain
  • Decompose complex problems into practical and operational solutions
  • Ensure the quality of technical design and implementation
  • Serve as an authoritative expert on non-functional system characteristics, such as performance, scalability and operability
  • Continue learning and injecting advanced technical knowledge into our community
  • Handle several projects simultaneously, balancing your time to maximize impact
  • Act as a role model and mentor within the tech community, helping to coach and strengthen the technical expertise and know-how of our engineering and product community

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Cloud ComputingMachine LearningArchitectureScalable SystemsResilient NetworksDigital IdentityAuthenticationHardware TokensDistributed Systems

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Distinguished Engineer role?

This is a full-time position.

Is this Distinguished Engineer role remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key responsibilities of a Distinguished Engineer on the AirKey team?

You will design, build, and deliver commercializable products for web and mobile, provide technical vision and architectural leadership, partner with cross-functional teams, and lead craftsmanship, availability, resilience, and scalability of solutions.

What is the team environment like for this role at Capital One?

You will work alongside a talented team of developers, machine learning experts, product managers, and people leaders in a startup-like organization within Capital One focused on the AirKey team.

What makes a strong candidate for the Distinguished Engineer position?

Strong candidates are leading experts in their domains who can provide thought leadership, articulate a bold technical vision, architect scalable platforms, and drive innovation across engineering teams.

Capital One

Offers diverse financial products and services

About Capital One

Capital One provides a variety of financial services aimed at making banking accessible and easy for everyone. The company offers products such as credit cards, savings accounts, car loans, and business checking accounts, catering to both individual consumers and small businesses primarily in the United States. Capital One's approach includes user-friendly banking solutions with no fees or minimums for checking accounts, allowing customers to manage their finances more effectively. They generate revenue through interest on loans, credit card fees, and investment banking services. What sets Capital One apart from its competitors is its strong commitment to financial inclusion and literacy, demonstrated through community partnerships and educational initiatives, such as collaborations with Khan Academy. The company's goal is to create a more inclusive financial system and empower customers with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed financial decisions.

McLean, VirginiaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$15.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
Onsite Health Centers
Prescription saving with network of local pharmacies
Stock Purchase Plan
Education Assistance
401(k)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and Disability insurance
Generous paid time off + corporate & floating holidays
Registered dieticians on site, cooking classes and free virtual fitness classes
Employee Assistance Program

Risks

Increased competition in subscription management tools may dilute Capital One's advantage.
Over-reliance on partnerships could expose Capital One to technological risks.
Departure of key personnel like Joe Rodriguez may affect risk management continuity.

Differentiation

Capital One offers user-friendly banking with no fees or minimums for checking accounts.
The company partners with Khan Academy to provide financial literacy education.
Capital One is the first major U.S. bank to offer subscription management tools.

Upsides

Capital One's mobile app is a model for secure, user-friendly digital banking.
Data sharing with Worldpay enhances payment security and fraud prevention.
Partnerships with fintechs like Minna Technologies improve customer experience.

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