Distinguished Engineer
Core
Define the future of banking in the cloud by leading technical vision, solving complex architectural problems, and driving engineering excellence across organizational boundaries.
Role type
Distinguished Engineer (Director equivalent, no direct reports)
Builds
Next-generation cloud banking platforms, reusable technical solutions, and engineering community capabilities
Domain
Financial Services / Cloud Infrastructure & Architecture
Required skills
Cloud architecture, system design, technical mentorship, thought leadership, cross-functional collaboration, performance optimization, scalability engineering, code review, technical strategy
Preferred skills
Full lifecycle system development, private cloud technologies, network engineering (BGP, SD-WAN), multi-language proficiency (Java, Python, Go, etc.)
Technologies
AWS, GCP, Azure, RESTful APIs, microservices, containers, BGP, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, Data Center Networking (via careerplan.io/jobs/R244850-distinguished-engineer-at-capitalone)
Responsibilities
Articulate and evangelize a bold technical vision for the domain; Decompose complex problems into practical and operational solutions; Ensure the quality of technical design and implementation; Serve as an authoritative expert on non-functional system characteristics; Continue learning and injecting advanced technical knowledge into the community; Act as a role model and mentor within the tech community
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
