Capital One
Full-stack Engineer 4 (Python/AWS)
$179K–$246K
Cambridge, MA +3 · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
McLean, VA
Richmond, VA
New York, NY - 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 in more than two listed languages and other role-specific qualifications.
- 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 projects and developers building cloud-based financial technology, distributed microservices, and full-stack systems that support regulatory needs and Finance organization workflows.
What you'll do
- Lead technology projects and developers; provide technical direction and set standards for design, development, and operational excellence.
- Build cloud-based solutions and partner with product managers and architects on service boundaries, integrations, and reusable frameworks.
- Improve systems through refactoring, performance optimization, technical-debt reduction, 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 modern AI-based coding tools and IDE copilots, or interactive AI tooling beyond basic code completion.
Pay
$197,300 - $225,100 USD base salary (Cambridge, MA); $197,300 - $225,100 USD base salary (McLean, VA); $215,200 - $245,600 USD base salary (New York, NY); $179,400 - $204,700 USD base salary (Richmond, VA)
Tools
Go, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Scala, Docker, Kubernetes
AI focus
Use modern AI-based coding tools, IDE copilots, and interactive AI tooling beyond basic code completion to accelerate productivity.
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