Capital One
Full-Stack Engineer 4 (Python, React, 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; other preferred experience thresholds range from 1+ to 4+ 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 provide immigration-related support for this position.
About the job
Lead engineering projects and developers building cloud-based full-stack and distributed systems for Capital One Finance Tech, supporting financial data, reporting, and regulatory needs.
What you'll do
- Lead technology projects and developers; provide technical direction and set standards for design, development, and operational excellence.
- Partner with product managers and architects to deliver cloud solutions and define service boundaries, integration patterns, and reusable frameworks.
- Improve systems through refactoring, technical-debt reduction, performance work, 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 experience in software engineering; 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, or interactive AI tooling beyond basic code completion.
- Experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts or large-scale technical initiatives.
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
Python, React, AWS, Java, Scala, Go, Node.js, TypeScript
AI focus
Preferred experience using AI coding tools, IDE copilots, and interactive AI tooling beyond basic code completion to accelerate productivity.
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