As a Distinguished Engineer in Capital One’s Risk Technology organization, you will collaborate with Credit & Financial Risk Management teams to develop cutting-edge risk management products using advanced technologies like AI. Your role involves not only executing technical tasks but also strategizing and evangelizing innovative solutions that stakeholders may not have envisioned yet. Day-to-day responsibilities include ensuring high-quality code through active contribution and review in critical repositories, developing full-stack applications with a focus on both frontend and backend ecosystems, and embedding AI into the developer lifecycle to enhance automation and intelligence. You will need extensive experience in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), security engineering, data architecture, and applying AI/ML concepts to engineering challenges. Additionally, deep knowledge of SRE principles, chaos engineering, and advanced observability tools like OpenTelemetry and Prometheus is essential for this role.
Skills
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud
AI
Machine Learning
SRE
OpenTelemetry
Prometheus
CI/CD
Python
Java
Kubernetes
Docker
PostgreSQL
Redis
Git
Jenkins
What you'll do
Articulate and promote a technical vision for integrating AI into the developer lifecycle.
Ensure high-quality code through active contribution and review in critical repositories.
Develop full-stack applications that balance simplicity with flexibility across frontend and backend ecosystems.
Implement advanced security engineering and architecture principles in projects.
Apply AI and machine learning concepts to solve complex engineering challenges.
What we're looking for
At least 5 years of experience in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
At least 5 years of experience in security engineering and data architecture
Experience applying AI/ML concepts to engineering challenges
Deep knowledge of Site Reliability Engineering principles and observability tooling
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
Develop full stack applications with a product engineering mindset
Market check
Salary context
This
$269,100–$307,200
range sits above
94%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$125,000–$202,346
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$129,813–$223,400
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 238 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
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
Capital One Financial currently has
489 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$197,300–$225,100
across 483 roles with salary data.
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