Distinguished Engineer (Card Decisioning)

As a Distinguished Engineer at Capital One, you will be part of a community of technical experts working to define the future of banking in the cloud. You will collaborate with developers, machine learning experts, product managers and people leaders, leading the design of practical and reusable solutions to complex problems. Capital One values diversity of thought and strives to create an inclusive environment where ideas are heard, championed, and turned into next‑generation technology. Distinguished Engineers mentor internal talent, help recruit, and build a strong engineering community. About the team The Card Decisioning team enables business risk management and drives value across the customer lifecycle. The team builds real‑time, secure, AI‑powered decision‑making solutions for fraud detection, credit inquiries and card transactions. Key responsibilities 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 the community Handle several projects simultaneously, balancing your time to maximize impact Act as a role model and mentor within the tech community, coaching and strengthening technical expertise Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree At least 7 years of experience in Software Engineering At least 5 years of experience with large, distributed systems At least 5 years of experience with public cloud technologies Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field 12+ years of experience in software development 10+ years of professional experience coding in languages such as Java, Python, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript or Swift (Java and Python preferred) 10+ years of experience across the full lifecycle of system development, from conception through production support Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position. Chicago, IL: $239,900 - $273,800 for Distinguished Engineer McLean, VA: $263,900 - $301,200 for Distinguished Engineer Richmond, VA: $239,900 - $273,800 for Distinguished Engineer Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well‑being. Eligibility varies based on status. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. 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. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr Capital One