Senior Lead Software Engineer

Capital One Financial

Actively hiring

San Francisco, Ca, US Posted 59 days ago $240,000–$340,000 / year

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At a glance

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TL;DR

Capital One seeks a senior lead software engineer in San Francisco to oversee a portfolio of complex technology projects and mentor a team of developers. This role involves building distributed microservices and full-stack systems to address regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, with expertise in cloud computing technologies such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud. Proficiency in relevant programming languages and tools is essential, alongside strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of distributed systems architecture. This position plays a critical role in developing scalable solutions within the financial services industry, focusing on regulatory compliance and innovation at scale.

Skills

AWS Microsoft Azure Google Cloud Python Docker Kubernetes CI/CD PostgreSQL Maven Git Jenkins Linux RESTful APIs JSON XML Swagger OAuth JWT Spring Boot Microservices

What you'll do

Lead a team of developers in creating distributed microservices and full-stack systems.
Design and implement solutions to meet regulatory requirements for the company.
Utilize AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud for cloud computing projects.
Pass comprehensive company assessments to qualify for the position.
Collaborate on diverse technology portfolios within the software engineering domain.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or equivalent experience.
4 years of software engineering experience (or 6 years if no bachelor’s).
1 year of experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Must pass company assessment.
Experience leading teams and developing full-stack systems.

Market check

Salary context

This $240,000–$340,000 range sits above 99% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$119,800–$218,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,437–$211,775

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 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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