Sr. Director, Software Engineering SWE, HR Tech & Platforms (People Tech)

Capital One Financial

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Mclean, Va, US Posted 49 days ago $286,200–$326,700 / year
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TL;DR

Capital One seeks a Senior Director of Software Engineering to lead its HR Tech and Platforms organization within People Tech, focusing on defining and executing long-term technical strategies while providing strong leadership and mentorship. This role involves spearheading the modernization of associate-facing HR experiences through initiatives like AI for HR and Enterprise, transforming Talent Acquisition and Onboarding, and reimagining Performance Management. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in technologies such as node.js, Java, GO, React, Python, REST, JSON, NoSQL databases, and AWS/Cloud Infrastructure, and experience working in agile environments to drive large-scale change. They must be able to influence senior tech leaders across a 18,000-person organization and build high-performing teams while fostering innovation and inclusion.

Skills

AWS Java node.js React Python REST NoSQL Go Docker CI/CD Agile Kubernetes Terraform Workday Big Data Microservices

What you'll do

  • Define and execute long-term technical strategy for HR Tech.
  • Build and lead a high-performing engineering team focused on HR technology.
  • Drive the modernization of associate-facing HR experiences using cutting-edge technologies.
  • Lead initiatives in AI for HR and Enterprise, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, and Performance Management.
  • Ensure alignment between business and technology roadmaps to support company strategy.

What we're looking for

  • Over 10 years of software development experience
  • Proven track record in leading and managing multiple engineering teams
  • Expertise in cloud migration strategies and public cloud operations
  • Strong background in Agile practices and methodologies
  • Deep technical knowledge in modern technologies like node.js, Java, React, AWS
  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and shape company strategy

Market check

Salary context

This $286,200–$326,700 range sits above 99% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$135,850–$238,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$165,000–$214,500

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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