As a Director of Software Engineering in the Card Tech AI team, you will lead and mentor a high-velocity engineering team to redefine software development speed and quality. Your role involves operating as a "Player-Coach," both developing production-ready code and guiding your team to become elite AI-native builders. You will leverage agentic development tools like Claude and LLMs to solve complex problems efficiently, ensuring flawless, secure, and scalable AI-generated output. Key responsibilities include fostering an AI adoption culture, collaborating with product teams on rigorous design, and conducting thorough design and code reviews to maintain high standards. Ideal candidates possess a strong engineering background, experience in cloud-based data platforms, and proficiency in LLM coding assistance tools. This role demands innovative thinking, effective communication, and the ability to attract top talent while driving impactful change within the organization.
Lead and mentor a high-velocity team of engineers to foster AI adoption and rapid execution.
Incubate AI-native workflows using Claude and LLMs to revolutionize development speed.
Operate as a "Player-Coach" by shipping production-ready code while solving complex problems.
Collaborate with product teams to transform intent into functional reality through rigorous design.
Ensure flawless, secure, and scalable AI-generated output by conducting thorough reviews.
Bridge the gap between Intent and Execution (I=E) to guarantee high-leverage output without technical debt.
What we're looking for
At least 7 years of software development experience
At least 5 years of people management experience
Strong background in cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with AI-native workflows and LLM coding tools
Proven ability to lead and mentor high-performing engineering teams
Expertise in rigorous, spec-driven design for complex problem-solving
History of delivering next-generation products and taking calculated risks
Market check
Salary context
This
$244,700–$279,200
range sits above
86%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$179,137–$260,945
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$192,050–$246,150
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
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Employer
About Capital One Financial
Capital One Financial is a bank holding company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings products, known for its data-driven approach to consumer and commercial finance. Industry: Financial Services & Banking
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