Director, Software Engineer - Card Tech AI

Director, Software Engineer - Card Tech AI We are seeking a 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 and as a mentor to a team to become elite AI‑native builders. You will own the technical benchmark, leveraging agentic development tools to their absolute limits through rigorous, spec‑driven design to solve complex problems with unprecedented urgency. This leader must attract top‑tier talent and have the technical "whisperer" skills to ensure AI‑generated output is flawless, secure, and scalable. Our Directors Are: Technologists: Strong engineering and technology background, ability to learn quickly, and a DevOps mindset. Effective Communicators: Excellent listener, proven collaborator with senior leaders, peers, and staff. Partnership Attitude: Competencies to build strong partnerships with other technology leaders to keep the team at the leading edge. Curious: Hands‑on, "roll up your sleeves" collaborative style of working. Passionate: Energy and enthusiasm for the job and organization. Bold: History of taking smart, calculated risks and aggressively leading through change. Achievers: Consistently attain or exceed individual and team goals. You Will: Lead, mentor, and grow a high‑velocity team of engineers, fostering a culture of AI adoption and rapid execution. Embrace and incubate AI‑native workflows, leveraging Claude and LLMs to fundamentally change the math on development speed. Operate as a "Player‑Coach," remaining 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, spec‑driven design. Partner with stakeholders to explain AI‑generated architectures, ensuring the final product matches initial intent flawlessly. Work within Agile cycles to design, audit, and support technical solutions, serving as the ultimate fail‑safe for AI output. Lead efforts to bridge I=E (Intent = Execution), guaranteeing 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. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. At least 7 years of experience in software development. At least 5 years of experience in people management. At least 3 years of experience with cloud‑based data platforms (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform). Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree. 7+ years of experience in software engineering or data engineering. 1+ years of experience with LLM coding assistance tools such as Claude, Windsurf, Copilot, or comparable tools. 3+ years of experience with AWS. Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position. Chicago, IL: $244,700 – $279,200 for Director, Software Engineering. McLean, VA: $269,100 – $307,200 for Director, Software Engineering. New York, NY: $293,600 – $335,100 for Director, Software Engineering. Richmond, VA: $244,700 – $279,200 for Director, Software Engineering. San Francisco, CA: $293,600 – $335,100 for Director, Software Engineering. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance‑based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long‑term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non‑discretionary depending on the plan. 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 full or part‑time status, exempt or non‑exempt status, and management level. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr