Capital One
Full Stack Engineer - 4
$197K–$225K
McLean, VA · Full-time · Posted Sep 25, 2026
- Experience
- At least 4 years in software engineering and at least 2 years with public cloud platforms, cloud-based productivity tools, or virtualization technologies. Preferred experience includes multiple additional thresholds, from 1+ to 7+ years.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field; a Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or offer immigration-related support for this position.
About the job
Leads engineering teams in designing, building, and operating cloud-based full-stack and distributed microservices that meet regulatory needs and improve customer experiences.
What you'll do
- Lead technology projects and developers, providing technical direction and setting engineering standards.
- Build and deliver cloud-based full-stack solutions; partner with product managers and architects on service design and integrations.
- Improve system performance and reduce technical debt through refactoring, operational excellence, and evaluation of emerging technologies.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field.
- At least 4 years of software engineering experience; internship experience does not apply.
- At least 2 years of experience with public cloud platforms, cloud-based productivity tools, or virtualization technologies.
Nice to have
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Experience with AI coding tools or IDE copilots, interactive AI tooling, mentoring, observability, or leading engineering initiatives.
Pay
$197,300 - $225,100 USD base salary (McLean, VA)
Tools
Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, Docker
AI focus
Preferred experience includes using AI-based coding tools and IDE copilots, and interactive AI tooling beyond basic code completion.
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