Capital One
Full-stack Engineer 4 (Lead/Manager IC)
$215K–$246K
New York, NY · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 19, 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 7+ years coding with more than two listed languages; other preferred experience ranges from 1+ to 4+ years.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related quantitative field; preferred: Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- 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 projects and developers building full-stack, cloud-based solutions that meet regulatory needs and improve customer experiences.
What you'll do
- Lead technology projects and developers building distributed microservices and full-stack systems.
- Set technical standards, partner with architects, and guide design, development, and operational excellence across Agile teams.
- Improve system performance and reduce technical debt through refactoring and evaluation of emerging tools and practices.
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
- Experience with modern AI-based coding tools, IDE copilots, and interactive AI tooling beyond basic code completion.
- Experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts, mentoring engineers, or establishing coding standards and design patterns.
Pay
USD $215,200 - $245,600 base salary (New York, NY); performance-based incentive compensation may also be available, with no amount stated.
Tools
Java, Scala, Python, Go, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, Docker
AI focus
Preferred experience includes using AI coding tools and IDE copilots, and interactive AI tooling beyond basic code completion, to accelerate productivity.
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