Distinguished Engineer - Card
Core
Architecting software and systems powering loyalty rewards and benefits capabilities for Capital One's Card division, processing hundreds of thousands of orders daily.
Role type
Distinguished Engineer (Senior IC with heavy mentorship and thought leadership)
Builds
Scalable microservice architectures and backend systems for loyalty rewards and benefits
Domain
Fintech / Banking / Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
System design, Generative AI coding tools (Windsurf, Claude Code), Backend technologies (Go, Java, Python), Web technologies (JavaScript, TypeScript, SPA frameworks), Cloud platforms (AWS), Microservice architecture, Technical standards enforcement
Preferred skills
Networking (BGP, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, Data Center Networking), Full lifecycle system development
Technologies
AWS, Go, Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Windsurf, Claude Code
Responsibilities
Architect software and systems for loyalty rewards, write code directly in code bases, leverage AI coding tools to augment delivery, evangelize technical vision, mentor internal talent, influence senior stakeholders on resource allocation, ensure quality of technical design and implementation
Seniority
Distinguished, strategic IC with mentorship and thought leadership